Half Cent

if there is a spot I should not get the coin cause it will grow ?

k thanks

Bad Thad's Verdi-Gone would probably work on that. I would PM him.

If the "green" hasn't yet eaten into the surface of the coin, should it remain unchecked, it eventually will. You can possibly CONSERVE the coin by swabbing it gently with acetone. A large can of acetone can be purchased for well under $10, and it works great on PVC which is a very common coin contaminent. Use one end of a Q-tip to apply, and the other end to gently lift. Repeated treatment is recommended. Be sure to let the coin air dry, too, before placing it in a holder or album. One way to dislodge stubborn verdigris is to use a wooden toothpick, but do so most carefully! You may even want to soak the coin in an acetone bath for awhile, beforehand. It's always good to practice on some low grade, inexpensive coins so as to hone your conservation skills. Best wishes from an oldtimer.

I've purchased many a green coin that dealers have resultantly marked down in price. As long as the contaminant hasn't eaten into the surface, I rescue the coin and get a bargain in the process.

I have a question. I have an 1835 Classic Head Half Cent in F-12 condition. The monthly Coins publication price guild has it listed at $72.00. I was thinking of getting rid of it and went to my local dealer for a price quote and they were only willing to offer $30.00! Understanding that the market for Half Cents may not be hot and the dealer may have alot of these types in stock but to offer 58% under the "suggested" price guild? Understanding the dealer will never buy at the list price but can anyone tell me what the typical margin is for a dealer versus price list? Appreciate your responses

Questions about margins always open up a can of worms, thrown into the mix is which price guide is used. Add the two together & it's almost impossible to say if what the dealer is offering is fair. Reputable dealers generally base their buy/sell prices on grey sheet prices. If you knew the grey sheet bid & ask for that particular coin you would have a better idea of how "fair" the offer is.