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Valued Member
United States
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I found this hiding behind a 2x2 today and I haven't ever seen anything like this before. I'm assuming it's an original mint package of some kind. I don't understand the liquid. I also believe it could be a great prospect for a high grade. The steps are all strong, columns are defined, and the fields don't have much noise on either side. I guess I'm wondering how to approach getting it graded? Should I leave it in the packaging and let the PGS deal with it? What is the packaging and why the liquid. Thanks.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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the coin it is not in original Mint package, first. Second is not worth to be grad. Your money your choice.
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Valued Member
United States
88 Posts |
I'd think that no matter what, step 1 would be to get this out of whatever liquid it's in, rinse it with cold tap water, let it airdry and then re-assess the condition.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6244 Posts |
Wrong step with cold water, oxide will be formed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19930 Posts |
Appears to be glued in, could be some interesting toning. Recommend cutting it open and soaking in distilled water for 24 hours to see if the glue releases.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Definitely not worth grading!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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No way to grade this one from photos while the coin is in the package.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18630 Posts |
try to reduce glare when photographing. no overhead lighting. its pretty much impossible to see the surfaces for an accurate assessment. no matter what it still is not something that should be slabbed
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Another strange occurrence on CCF . Well yes ,first thing get that sucker out of that liquid . Determine if it's water or glue , if it's glue I would give it a long soak in Acetone . Looks like that toning that's there now will be there always . Whatever you do ,Don't send in to TPG .  |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thank you, This coin is SEALED in the plastic package that very closely resembles a Month Set package. The liquid baffles me as well, that's why I asked. I can assure the following, wherever the fluid is, it's not causing any issue to the coin. Since I have the coin in hand, it's a great example of a 1963 D Lincoln, strongest Rev strike I've ever seen.
To clarify, I was removing some coins from old 2x2's and this was hiding inside one of them. I had no idea it was in this package. It looked like a BU coin in a very old, yellowed 2x2. It was actually this green stuff causing the original yellowish color of 2x2.
I'm not asking for a grade since it's impossible to do so in the package. I was taken aback when I found it and simply wanted to see how weird this was. I will remove the coin and run a little acetone over it to eliminate the slime. I know it's a great example, will repost proper images. Thank you.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The stuff inside is truly a liquid? When you open it, examine the composition (watery or gelatinous) and the odor.
I'm guessing it's plasticizer that dropped out of the polymer or someone put oil in when they sealed it. I'm interested to know whether or not the liquid is soluble in water or not. That narrows some things down. If it is water, that would be a highly corrosive environment!
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
Edited by BadThad
08/07/2022 01:26 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3402 Posts |
What hasn't happened to that coin...RIP.
KK
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