Advice On Conserving / Authenicating Dug Up 1785 Bust Left Connecticut

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sheldius Pillar of the Community United States 1204 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 11:57 am Dug this coin during an archaeological metallic survey, and owner is at lose for how to conserve and then properly authenticate and store the coin. Also found a Fugio in similar condition. I think it is from New Haven mint and the 1785 Left facing bust Connecticut. https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...-left-bn/322 Not sure dug coins in this condition would be enough surface to send to any grading company. Any thoughts on how to but deal with this are welcome. Only have the one picture. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 12:08 pm Email PCGS conservation services and send them photos,ask if they can conserve them. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Parklane64 Rest in Peace United States 2668 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 6:18 pm Huh, I'd run it through the washer in a tied sock. You can come up with better. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/29/2020 08:38 am IMHO , there's nothing left to conserve . Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 08/29/2020 12:11 pm I'd guess $50 value and not worth slabbing. The Fugio is probably worth $100-200. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
999fine Pillar of the Community United States 1346 Posts	Posted 08/29/2020 12:32 pm It is still kinda tingly to think that these can still be dug up. Report this Post to the Staff
sheldius Pillar of the Community United States 1204 Posts	Posted 08/29/2020 6:03 pm Thanks all for the comments. Not really interested in grade / value, just want to have it protected and in a form that can be presented to the public in the museum. And maybe they could tell more about it than I can. I know how I would conserve it as a common copper object, but the private museum might not want me to do it personally and can't afford a huge amount to send to archaeology conservation service. So was thinking maybe NGC or something. Report this Post to the Staff
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