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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice coin, less the crust. Do you think its too forgone to conserve? A dip or NCS (gulp) may help   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think this coin is still a fine example, if there is a way to get rid of those spots without damaging the coin I'd say go for it, but as it stands it still is a rather nice piece.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say AU-58 details. Those crusty corrosion spots look too far gone for a simple dip. Looks like it has decent luster, and if I were to try to conserve it, I'd probably get NCS to look at it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to me, those remarkably similar dark circles are completely unnatural in appearance. How it came to look this way I cannot imagine, so I consider it a details coin.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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AU58. I'll bet it didn't look like that when ANACS graded it back in the day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
High mint state. Consider sending this one to NCS for an opinion on conservation and then PCGS for grading. You may have a very valuable coin there, registry quality, if that spotting is not corrosion. Don't try to conserve this one yourself.
As is, I'd say at least MS-62. Conserved, maybe 65 or better. A beautiful coin, spots be darned!
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07/31/2020 08:13 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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looks like the coin was not stored properly for many years acquiring the crust. it does affect eye appeal and value unless it can be conserved. AU58 or MS62. this one may come in at MS62 as it is with a possible details designation for ED
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Those circular dark spots are strange. I don't know if I've seen anything like that before.
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like some large drops of liquid dried in place on the coin, eventually promoting corrosion on those spots.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say MS-63 once conserved, assuming it straight grades.
I sent in a Barber half with similar toning to NCS. They were able to remove all of the dark toning and crust, unfortunately, it came back a little to blast white, killed most the luster and received a UNC Details. I'd worry about that with this one as well. Assume if its sent off for conservation, it may very well come back Details.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've seen similar spotting on coins 2x2's where the plastic had small punctures allowing air to hit areas and cause spots. Who knows though. possibly target those areas with qtip and dip?
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