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1909 VDB Lincoln Cent, You Versus NGC

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1909 VDB Lincoln Cent


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 Posted 08/11/2022  06:19 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TheColorofMoney to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
So my guess is that this thread is dead ?
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to the CCF!

Give it some time. Everyone has to sleep.
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NGC grades these, PCGS does not, possibly a mikesmountainvalues coin ( ebay seller). I'm guessing NGC 65bn, but the spotting on the obverse and fingerprint on the reverse hold it to a 64bn in my book.
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I'll say MS-65BN, just a stab.



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lots of little nicks on the reverse letters. heavy toning makes it difficult to see whats under. MS64BN it might get a bump for toning
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KYKopperKoins

Any idea what mikesmountainvalues (there's another dealer on ebay that does the same with silver coins) treats their copper coins with to get the luster to "pop" with the light source? I assume they are using a combo of chemical treatment and light source type. The reflection of the light source on the slab suggests a high-intensity tensor light.

The color is one issue, but to me the altered luster is a bigger one. And as KYKopperKoins states, it is NGC that routinely certifies these coins that have both the color and luster modification. Whereas with PCGS I've seen them only do it with nice RD or RB coins with the altered luster; PCGS will accept the modified luster.
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I'm saying MS-64/BN.
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Nice looking toner!

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Looks like an MS-65BN.
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Not sure on the chemical, former grader at ngc said it isn't ms70, and said they know he treats them, but they call it market acceptable. From what I'm told, whatever he uses, the color stays stable.
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MS64 but the color does not appeal to me
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KYCopperCoins

Could be a very dilute solution of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) along with a skillfully controlled "dwell" time (time that the coin and solvent are in contact).

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/demos...ts/12.9.html

I remember these "market acceptable" treated copper coins appearing at shows in 1988 or 1989.

I will try to find out more.
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"NGC grades these, PCGS does not,"


What does this even mean?
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" NGC grades these, PCGS does not,"

If I'm reading it correctly I think he means that NGC knows these are chemically treated but still gives them a straight grade while PCGS will only give a details grade
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Hello All,

It has been 2 days, 4 hours, 48 minutes and 36 seconds since I posted this coin. Now is the time for the reveal.

NGC MS 65 BN

This coin has likely been dipped in MS-70 (2-butoxyethanol & potassium hydroxide mixture) or treated in some other way.

The coin is for sale on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/195070270366 by some, as Walter Breen would call them, "mental defective." The seller wants $21,999 for it (along with a "twin" coin that is fully green in color, likewise treated - probably MS-70, also residing in an NGC holder with a $21,999 pricetag).

NOTE: I encourage people to spend time on ebay checking out the coins for sale there because it is quite the learning experience.

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