NGC 1955 DDO Lincoln Cent, Case Damaged In Transit. Thoughts?

After a second look, I don't know why that spot appears so green in my first up close pic honestly. It doesn't appear like that with the naked eye, could have been lighting maybe. Honestly its hard to even see with the naked eye... you need to zoom in with a phone or loupe.

Here is a couple more pics with the lighting moved and different angle:

Great coin.

I'm guessing they sent the coin in one of those yellow bubble mailers, without using enough tape on the outside. When they go down the belts, the dry edges get sucked into the overlap, and it will keep pulling until they hit the item inside. I had a really rare holder get damaged the same way. The outside of the mailer looked as if it had been put under the USPS truck tire, and they did a burnout on it.

Whenever I ship a coin of value or a rare holder, I wrap it in the yellow mailer, place it in a 9x6x2 box with packing peanuts, and tape, tape, tape. I never had a problem that way, and the buyer always appreciates it.

I'm surprised nobody gave you any advice on this. BUT, I doubt it would make it to be a "Details" coin - it's just an extreme tiny spot - but I would care about getting it "Neutralized" so it won't have the chance of expanding over the years in the plastic tomb.

EDIT: Like Keith stated:


Was the spot there or did the seller "edit" it out?

Thanks again, all. I took the coin over to the NGC authorized dealer yesterday. The lady I spoke with there was very knowledgable. Her opinion was that I should keep the coin and not even send it in for a reholder. She said she didn't even notice it at first until I pointed it out and she wouldn't offer me any less for it were I trading it in. Also, she would help me do it if I wanted some time down the road... probably $75 total with shipping and would take 8-10 weeks.

So I'm going to keep it :D I really do love the coin. The seller has refunded the $35 shipping at least and I'll be going after the $100 from USPS so fingers crossed on that.

For any sellers out there... I would definitely recommend a small box, they can't be that much in bulk and would have been well worth it.

You can buy the 9x6x2 boxes for about 60 cents each (If you go for the 50-pack)

They weigh 2.4oz, so the upcharge for USPS Ground Advantage would be about 35 cents.

For less than $1, you can ensure your item arrives safely. Unless stolen.

The 9x6 size is essential to me. I use that size for the yellow bubble mailers with slabbed coins. With raw coins, I use the 9x6 thin/stiff cardboard mailer. For expensive items, I use the yellow bubble mailer plus the 9x6x2 box.

9x6 will fit in most mailboxes.

9x6 will be a little harder to lose.

9x6 will be harder for someone to stick in their pocket.

As a claim professional in the insurance industry I would tell you that with no damage to the coin the most you're likely to recover is the value of replacing or repairing the holder, as that is the only loss you've sustained.

They may just offer you the $100 to quickly resolve the matter, but don't be surprised if they ask you to document the reholder-ing costs/fees and then offer that amount instead.

My first car was a hatchback and in it I mounted four of them to a big piece of plywood. That was the beginning of my very long and expensive car audio journey.

But I digress.