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I have a 1925 nickel that I am unsure how to grade (AG-3,G-4,VG-8,F-12,VF-20,EF-40,AU-50). Can someone tell me their opinion. Also as you can see there is a little bit of black dirt, tar or paint on it (not sure what exactly). Should I clean that off to increase grade? If so how? Soap and water? alcohol and salt?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 To get an accurate grade, you should post clearer pictures of the coin- those are a bit too blurry. Removing the dirt won't change the technical grade (that pretty much just depends on wear for circulated coins), but it would certainly improve the eye appeal. The only "safe" way to clean coins is a rinse (don't rub) with pure acetone. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I pretty much agree with Numisma, but when soaking in Acetone you can gently use a tooth pic or q-tip on that spot .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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with all the above responses. |
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Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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We'd sure like to see sharper pics! to the CCF! |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Pics are blurry but it might be a VG10, I would never clean this coin it has decent value already
Edited by Thehammer77
05/02/2018 2:38 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Remember "shiny" does not mean "more valuable" to actual coin collectors. Anything that will remove surface metal to make it look shiny will very much decrease the value. Yes, actual coin collectors who would be interested in this nickel will likely be able to tell. And... How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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New Member
 Canada
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I took a much more clear picture of it. Can someone suggest the grade now that it is not blurry...  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Valued Member
Canada
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I would put this coin at G-6.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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VG details (polished), at least that's what it looks like in this last pic.
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Canada
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Why would you clean this coin, you have brought the value of it down by half, at least, the first photos the coin wasn't cleaned, now it has been at least cleaned and or polished.. I realize you are a new person on here, but take some time and read before you react.. could have been I nice example , but now.. it isn't..
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Canada
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Sorry to be another buzz kill, but why polish it so much yet not remove the dirt?
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Posted 05/02/2018 08:35 am
