Lessons Learnt From PCGS Grading My Crowns.

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crab eater Pillar of the Community Australia 625 Posts	Posted 11/21/2024 11:13 pm I sent off my 'Alien' coins to be graded and thought I might as well send the 2 Crowns I have also as they seemed to be in reasonable condition. Bought the 37 on ebay from someone who I had bought off before. Think I got the 38 from my local coin dealer. Here is the 38 I got back from PCGS.( new phone photos) Should I send it back for them to clean and slab? What would be the cost? I probably will anyway cause I am curious and gullible . Report this Post to the Staff

Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6997 Posts	Posted 11/21/2024 11:18 pm Here's an idea....How about showing us a photo of this coin.... Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6458 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 12:52 am Apparently the value of a 1938 crown in MS condition can break $1000. Like Greasy says, pictures of the coin might help. Did they offer any guidance on grade? Report this Post to the Staff
echidna Pillar of the Community Australia 599 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 06:37 am If its UNC then its probably worth it. Watch your top knot Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6506 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 06:41 am Soak it in acetone. Then send it back. Photos would be nice Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19115 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 07:23 am Interesting. Hope to see photos. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 09:30 am Indeed, standing by! Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5393 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 11:23 am No need for photos , Keith is absolutely right about acetone. When you are sending ANY coin to the grading services an acetone soak or even better a soak in Koinsolv ( no longer available) is a must . Do not pay the conservation fees to PCGS or NGC ever ! Edited by Pacificoin 11/22/2024 11:24 am Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73687 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 11:09 pm I agree with Keith. Give it a soak in pure acetone. It should help with the PVC residue. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24939 Posts	Posted 11/22/2024 11:36 pm Quote: or even better a soak in Koinsolv (no longer available) I looked up Koinsolv - it was composed of trichlorotriflouroethane. When that became unavailable due to environmental concerns, the formulation became a mix of n-propyl bromide, 1-propanol, oxygenated hydrocarbons, and epoxybutane. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
crab eater Pillar of the Community Australia 625 Posts	Posted 11/23/2024 02:56 am Quote: If its UNC then its probably worth it. Quote: Soak it in acetone. Then send it back. Don't think they would be happy with me Quote: No need for photos , Keith is absolutely right about acetone. When you are sending ANY coin to the grading services an acetone soak or even better a soak in Koinsolv ( no longer available) is a must . Do not pay the conservation fees to PCGS or NGC ever ! Looked into to fees to restore coins and is very reasonable, not to say that PCGS have bulk supply of Koinsolv and just use that to restore coins. Quote: I agree with Keith. Give it a soak in pure acetone. It should help with the PVC residue. I have acetone...... and are willing to use it. The coin is nothing special, just seemed good value at the time and I really wanted one to add to my collection. For me , I am sending these coins for grading to educate myself . Live and learn, all good. Quote: . Did they offer any guidance on grade? No ,just put that sticker on the Saflip which the coin was housed in. . Edited by crab eater 11/23/2024 03:39 am Report this Post to the Staff
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