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mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1869 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 06:12 am not attributed--but is this the newcomb N6 variety-- double line over ERTY--smooth over LIB--thanks-- Report this Post to the Staff

mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1869 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 2:59 pm should I break this coin out and try cleaning with verdi-care-- Report this Post to the Staff
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 250 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 9:27 pm Your coin only has a small amount of verdigris on the obverse and reverse. Since it is already graded, I would not break it open to treat. Graded coins historically carry greater value. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187851 Posts	Posted 10/06/2025 3:07 pm Leave it be. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95075 Posts	Posted 10/07/2025 09:07 am what did this coin grade at? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1869 Posts	Posted 10/08/2025 12:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5663 Posts	Posted 10/08/2025 03:53 am If it were me I'd break it out and try conserving it with VerdiCare, then leave it raw. The current slab isn't helping the value, and it might look more attractive with less verdigris. But you run the risk that removing some verdigris will expose areas underneath that are less toned, leaving you with some splotchy surfaces. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187851 Posts	Posted 10/08/2025 11:22 am Fair points made. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 250 Posts	Posted 10/08/2025 1:36 pm Since you have a details grade, the risk of breaking open the slab and trying to conserve it will not affect future grading. I have conserved a few coins with Verdi-Carewith good results. Acetone and Xylene soaks are also helpful. After the Verdigris is removed, you may find pitted surfaces. Report this Post to the Staff
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