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I'm about to dip a 1928 Peace dollar in silver cleaner! It has artificial toning which is unsightly(sat in a brown envelope for over 30 years and the toning just doesn't look right. Will post pic soon...the condition is AU slider and I am thinking this coin would be more attractive and valued as blast white. Please advise.       Edited by atlashealth
12/30/2009 6:03 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Back away from the dip........... If this is a '28 p I would try to sell as is and repurchase a different
one. If it is very dark it is hard to get all the color around the devices cleaned to look natural.
I have tried this with much cheaper bullion coins. Just my thoughts...
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Pillar of the Community
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Don't do it man, you will be sorry afterwards.  that coins deserves to wear its natural skin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
I clean/dip a lot of coins. I have no problem cleaning a coin ..or buying one that is cleaned ... at the right price.
But! ... I would not clean that coin
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Moderator
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Leave it alone!
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Pillar of the Community
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5953 Posts |
Send me the coin that way you won't be tempted any further.
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Pillar of the Community
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 I kinda like the reverse on this one. |
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United States
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don't do it. You'll destroy the value and make it a problem coin. If you dislike how it looks, sell it or trade it toward a 1928 that you like.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Well, it looks like it already had been cleaned at one point, but I can't tell for sure. Is there luster on the coin? I wouldn't call the toning artificial if it is a result of sitting in a brown envelope for 30 years. Think carefully about this decision because you CAN"T undo it. I agree, just sell it and put it towards a much more attractive AU specimen.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I know it will sound like blasphemy, but it is your coin, do what you want with it. Just don't fool yourself into thinking you will be increasing the coin's value. You will be lowering it without question.
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Pillar of the Community
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STOP!  Put the container down and slowly back away! Now, put your hands behind your head and interlock your fingers. You have the right to remain silent.... Seriously, you should be arrested if you clean a 1928 Peace dollar. Also, if the toning is caused by 30 years exposure to an envelope it's not considered artificial. I would suggesting sending it in to one of the top four graders, get it certified and put it on ebay. Or there's a sell your coin section here. Use that money to pick one up with eye appeal that you like.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Don't dip a valuable coin like that. If it was strictly a bullion piece then I wouldn't hesitate but not a key date.
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I like the color, leave it alone.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with the idea to sell this one as is, and then buy the one you want. There are not too many 1928 Peace dollars out there and to ruin the natural luster and cartwheel luster of the original minting is not what you want to do. The natural skin is only there once. Just my opinion. Obviously it is your coin. |
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I don't see a problem with how it looks. coins tone and oxidize over time. all that does it change the color, not the detail. you should put it up on ebay saying something like; EXTREMELY RARE MINT ERROR!! WRONG TYPE OF METAL USED!! ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND KNOWN TO EXIST FOLKS!! BIDDING STARTS AT A MERE 5,000 DOLLARS!! COIN WORTH OVER 50,000 DOLLARS!! This coin will never be offered again! After you sell it for way more than it is worth, buy 2 ms63 versions of the same coin and you can have the " Peace dollar PUPPET EXTRAVAGANZA" |
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Dip it and be done with it. I hate drama queens ...hahahahahaha
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Posted 12/30/2009 6:17 pm
