Is It Worth Grading This Belgium 2 Centimes 1855?

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theunsla Valued Member South Africa 112 Posts	Posted 10/19/2018 05:00 am Hi everyone. I came across this 2 Centimes coin from Belgium. 1855 seems to be a rare year, but is it worth having this coin graded? Your opinions will be appreciated. Book value about $900 in XF40. Edited by theunsla 10/19/2018 05:31 am Report this Post to the Staff

oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5246 Posts	Posted 10/19/2018 07:30 am It has an edge ding and some "gunk" in the fields. Europe is the only place that would have a market for scarce date Belgium coins, and they are not likely to pay a premium for slabbed coins.Plus, they would probably be fussy about the condition and perceive this as a problem coin, as I would too. So in other words, don't waste your money slabbing. Report this Post to the Staff
theunsla Valued Member South Africa 112 Posts	Posted 10/19/2018 07:39 am Thanks oriole. I appreciate your view. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 10/19/2018 1:27 pm I don't have anything to add to oriole's comments except that I see a couple edge dings. Seriously though, I don't see the value in getting it slabbed, but would really enjoy hearing from some of our OUS brethren and sistren as to whether they also agree. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
realeswatcher Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 10/19/2018 8:05 pm Between the yucky stuff on it, not being FDC, and the impending global trade wars, this is practically worth scrap copper value. Myself, I would literally swallow the coin, treat myself to several bottles of Chimay, and see where the coin might possibly emerge from afterwards: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=l...1193&lot=764 https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=l...437&lot=1162 https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=l...330&lot=1176 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36800 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 12:15 pm Most of the gunk should come off with a bath in Acetone. No reason to get this one slabbed as fees are too high. Report this Post to the Staff
techwriter Pillar of the Community United States 1285 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 4:15 pm pretty much with the previous comments. I'd "clean" it up a bit with non-abrasive micro cloth to remove some of the 'gunk'; otherwise wouldn't touch it. Put it in a mylar holder or 2x2 and offer it for sale. Don't go to a pawn shop as you won't get the "best" value. OR keep it and start yourself a collection of 2 centimes of Belgium. I apologize for not answering your question about grading. I don't know the cost to grade scale but if the coin would grade Very Fine or better I would. From what's available on ebay right now you could do well to sell. My 2 cents. Edited by techwriter 10/21/2018 4:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Optimist-numismatist Pillar of the Community Canada 683 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 5:01 pm I'd say try acetone and then put it in a nice comfy 2x2. Extremely nice coin regardless of value. Report this Post to the Staff
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