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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Hello everyone, This is an early coin I bought in Rome. I'm curious if the forum members think it can be restored and if so .. is it worth it? Thanks everyone!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Can't imagine that the right side would ever look natural however much money you spend on restoration.
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
Looks like a 7 over 8 variety? John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1502 Posts |
Possibly. Can you post in focus images and close ups of 0900 & 1500 on Reverse. This is a dirt coin I just finished restoring. It would never straight grade but 10x better than the start.   Edited by DOCC
10/19/2024 8:40 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Can't see this ever straight-grading.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1502 Posts |
Quote:
Can't see this ever straight-grading. Re: the 1853, that is exactly what I said. Neither the before or after would straight. Re: Roma's 1800, same. Neither the before or after would straight. So the question becomes, which version would you rather look at. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73706 Posts |
I think it would be worth conserving. It would never straight grade, but it would look so much better.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
 Italy
1130 Posts |
It is the 8 over 7 variety.
I am in agreement with everyone that this coin won't straight grade.
I was asking if the date and overall better condition for the type would justify sending to pcgs for conservative. The verdigris on th obverse is my concern.
If it cost $50-75 to conserve and encapsulate I would feel I did my part for a less common large cent. I'd also be more inclined to take it out and look at it
When I get home in a few I'll send some more photos.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1130 Posts |
Edited by Roma2021
10/20/2024 4:46 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Just can't see spending money to improve a coin that could never straight-grade. Doubt the investment would ever be recouped on sale.
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Valued Member
United States
250 Posts |
I agree that spending $50 to $75 to conserve would not be my choice. If the Verdigris is your main concern, I would treat the coin with Verdi-Care. I have treated several coins with good results.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1502 Posts |
Nothing to conserve - pitting on Reverse kills any spend. As mentioned, VC on Obverse corrosion to neutralize and then capsule it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3848 Posts |
 Nothing that PCGS or NGC would touch. The most I would do is remove the green corrosion on the obverse myself with careful precision. Pretty smooth copper otherwise!! I love the coin. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
630 Posts |
It's a Type 1 Hair! Great RedBook variety! Maybe some vaseline to stop the new corrosion... but I wouldn't worry about it |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree, maybe a drop of olive oil on the corrosion, but leave well enough alone.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I agree with Jimbo48: Quote:
If the Verdigris is your main concern, I would treat the coin with Verdi-Care. However I would not go to the expense of professional "restoration" and slabbing. |
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