Darrell, Believe it or not. I had it sent in for conservation first. I expect one of two outcomes: either it was (1) declined for a process to conserve and sent for grading or (2) it was conserved but the process didn't work well to remove green crud.
I think it is likely that the green stuff is wax from an old leather pouch, not PVC. If it is wax, a solvent such as lacquer thinner would take it right off.
You know, I got a number of coins out of this deal. I have a 1907-P Quarter Eagle also with the same green nodule issues... Where I noticed it with the 1897, I missed the 1907 $2.50 only after sending in the coins. I wonder what they will feel about that one as well. On the 1897 $2.50, they didn't send me any notes on what they did other than a cost invoice where they put on an Evaluation fee of $10. that's it.
1907-P Quarter Eagle Gold
You should see the green nodule(s) on the Obverse just above the back side of the hair, hair bun.
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The green "nodules" (wax) will not cause any long-term issues on gold coins.
So that is perhaps why they decided not to do any conservation on it.
I’m liking this one today. Sorry it’s not a US coin. It’s a Robert II Groat 1371-1390 minted in Edinburgh. Mrs_Spud and I bought it in a Jewelry shop in Edinburgh when we went to Scotland a couple of years ago for our 25th wedding anniversary. I took the pictures today to ask people on the world and ancient forum whether PCGS slabs them and I found out that they do. I plan on submitting it at Long Beach this week🌞
Here is another gold newp from just this afternoon. Very flashy... hard to get a good picture out of the blazing surfaces. Raw coin and will be sending in to our hosts in the next batch. Rough estimate is it will become a PC63 (I hope). The reverse has a slight concavity to it where the surfaces seem to be slightly lower in the middle than out towards the rims. Very lovely coin in hand.
UPDATED with improved images.
I am enjoying gold in the present.
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
Here is another gold newp from just this afternoon. Very flashy... hard to get a good picture out of the blazing surfaces. Raw coin and will be sending in to our hosts in the next batch. Rough estimate is it will become a PC63 (I hope). The reverse has a slight concavity to it where the surfaces seem to be slightly lower in the middle than out towards the rims. Very lovely coin in hand.
Truth be told, I've been more of an exonumia hound than a coin guy of late, but I must admit that a few US Commemorative coins have recently caught my eye.
I thought to add this Provincial Token wallpaper I use for my desktop. I do so like each and everyone of the ones I own but
these are a few or my favorites.
@paesan said:
Page 7, baby! Let's keep it going!!
Cool die cracks guys, and I love that 1835 quarter!
Another seated half with reverse die cracks, and an 1806/5 quarter, F-12/CAC
I picked up this quarter (1806/5) earlier this year from a LCS and sent it out to PCGS that I'm really happy with. Not bad $280 out the door .
Sarge, always a great feeling to find and make your own coins. Congrats!
For tonight, one from the Srotag collection...PC 55 CAC. Love the originality!
"I like" in my collection. It's so hard to choose just one! They're all (coins in my collection) like my kids. Who can like (love) one over the other? Lol
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
"I like" in my collection. It's so hard to choose just one! They're all (coins in my collection) like my kids. Who can like (love) one over the other? Lol
Looks like your baby is teething! LOL.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Was reviewing my Walking Liberty Halves today and found this 1944-S has a RPM. I checked it against CoinFacts and it doesn't seem to match their pictured varieties. Cherrypickers 5th Edition does not mention this style of RPM.
The RPM:
The coin:
I also see this '44-S as undergraded inside of this old NGC holder...
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
Was reviewing my Walking Liberty Halves today and found this 1944-S has a RPM. I checked it against CoinFacts and it doesn't seem to match their pictured varieties. Cherrypickers 5th Edition does not mention this style of RPM.
The RPM:
The coin:
I also see this '44-S as undergraded inside of this old NGC holder...
I might "like" this one even more? It's one of my "Dad's Dollar" that he self engraved his kids names and birthdays onto the dollars. I esp. Like the fact he did it to my sister's dollar with a World famous VAM variety.
Can you imagine him doing this to a 1895 proof?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
Thanks, Jim! Hunting down special coins sure does beat trying to purchase entire collections that others have worked hard for!
Here's one that recently passed through...PCGS AU-58
Comments
I believe this one belongs to one of our board members and is one of the most fantastic Buffs I've ever seen-
The green "nodules" (wax) will not cause any long-term issues on gold coins.
So that is perhaps why they decided not to do any conservation on it.
Another beautiful Buff-the 1913 var 1 "diving buffalo" variety-
I’m liking this one today. Sorry it’s not a US coin. It’s a Robert II Groat 1371-1390 minted in Edinburgh. Mrs_Spud and I bought it in a Jewelry shop in Edinburgh when we went to Scotland a couple of years ago for our 25th wedding anniversary. I took the pictures today to ask people on the world and ancient forum whether PCGS slabs them and I found out that they do. I plan on submitting it at Long Beach this week🌞
Mr_Spud
Here's a lovely 1910 half PCGS/CAC AU-58. I recently helped a friend acquire it. Thanks for the pix, Vern!
Another I like, PC65:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Thank you Ron. Coming from you that means a lot🙏
Here’s one of my 13 type 1’s I like a lot.
You're quite welcome, Joe!
@sedulous congrats on the grade for the 1914d. Looks nice but i'm wondering what was done in conservation?
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A newp that I really like...PC-45 CAC
Me too ! ?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is another gold newp from just this afternoon. Very flashy... hard to get a good picture out of the blazing surfaces. Raw coin and will be sending in to our hosts in the next batch. Rough estimate is it will become a PC63 (I hope). The reverse has a slight concavity to it where the surfaces seem to be slightly lower in the middle than out towards the rims. Very lovely coin in hand.
UPDATED with improved images.
I am enjoying gold in the present.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I love finding matching Morgans for my little coleection. Another newp, PCGS XF-45 CAC....
True Views just arrived
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Not sure that one will straight grade.
Another newp, a date I like in the seated quarter series. PC-50 CAC..Pix courtesy Barberkeys
I like that one too, Joe!
Me too on the 83 no cents.
And this one also, PC65:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I recently added this seated dime...PC-55 CAC.
Truth be told, I've been more of an exonumia hound than a coin guy of late, but I must admit that a few US Commemorative coins have recently caught my eye.
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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My Sunday selection is a new Barber Quarter, NGC 58 CAC...
I thought to add this Provincial Token wallpaper I use for my desktop. I do so like each and everyone of the ones I own but
these are a few or my favorites.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Monday is a repeat post. This one was raw when I purchased and posted it. Now it's PC-35 CAC. Thanks for the pix, Vern! Would love a matching 95-O!
Here's one I like, every time I hold it in hand, PC50:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
@barberkeys Wow Vern. Stunning!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
An old 1920-S Buffalo in VF-30. I love the twenties!
Another newp from this afternoon. A 1910 Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle.
I like gold.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I picked up this quarter (1806/5) earlier this year from a LCS and sent it out to PCGS that I'm really happy with. Not bad $280 out the door
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Sarge, always a great feeling to find and make your own coins. Congrats!
For tonight, one from the Srotag collection...PC 55 CAC. Love the originality!
A 1908 Quarter Eagle Gold being sent in as part of a larger grouping to our hosts.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
A second 1907-P gold Quarter Eagle (different than the one shared recently) being added to my next PC submission.
Similar to the previous one currently in the grading room, I expect this one to be of favor as well.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
A few recent pickups.
1941-s MS-65 CAC
1908 Proof PF-65+ CAC
1936 MS-67
1901 $10 Lib. MS64+ CAC
DID ANYONE NOTICE THE DATE REPUNCHING???
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
DUDE!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Here is just one
"I like" in my collection. It's so hard to choose just one! They're all (coins in my collection) like my kids. Who can like (love) one over the other? Lol
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Looks like your baby is teething! LOL.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Great stuff, fellas!
Here's one from my friend in NJ. NGC AU-58 CAC...
Was reviewing my Walking Liberty Halves today and found this 1944-S has a RPM. I checked it against CoinFacts and it doesn't seem to match their pictured varieties. Cherrypickers 5th Edition does not mention this style of RPM.
The RPM:
The coin:
I also see this '44-S as undergraded inside of this old NGC holder...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
1944 S rpm 001 S/s east
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
Here's another one
I might "like" this one even more? It's one of my "Dad's Dollar" that he self engraved his kids names and birthdays onto the dollars. I esp. Like the fact he did it to my sister's dollar with a World famous VAM variety.
Can you imagine him doing this to a 1895 proof?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Eldorado - Your 1908 proof quarter is amazing.
Here's one that I like that just joined the (very small) herd, P45:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
1899-S quarter is my favorite date-mint.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tim, I really like your 99-S quarter. Glad you got it!
Vern, Great 21-S nickel! Looking forward to seeing that one in hand.
A new addition to my XF Morgans...this on is PC-40 CAC...
Typical New Orleans strike. Love the color. Nice coin Lenny!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Another I really like, P58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
A new 1919-D half recently acquired, PC-25, CAC added...
Pix courtesy Barberkeys
Nice Lenny. Very nice.
Thanks, Jim! Hunting down special coins sure does beat trying to purchase entire collections that others have worked hard for!
Here's one that recently passed through...PCGS AU-58