IHC straight grade or no?
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I was wondering about this IHC, a small toning or other spot
may preclude a numerical grade, what do you think?
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From the photos it looks like the surfaces have corrosion. Odd coloration.
I don't think that single spot on the obv would negate a straight grade by itself. But it looks like the coin may have been messed with in the past so I'm thinking it would not straight grade.
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Inside the "c" there is a spot.
Plenty of copper is straight-graded with a single carbon spot or two of that size. However, I agree that the color appears off somewhat, but given the low resolution of the images I can't tell if the surfaces are porous, as well.
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I did a couple more, sorry for the substandard resolution. I dipped in acetone and used a toothpick without any positive effect which was probably not good.
I agree with most of the posters, I think the color is whats going to keep it from straight grading
While the color does not look unnatural to me, it does have a dirty look. The spot is not uncommon on IHC's that straight grade with an appropriate grade reduction for the spot.
Based on the pictures, I think the coin will straight grade.... Color indicates there may have been a past dip... but nothing radical. And the dark spot is a detraction, but likely not severe enough to get details. Cheers, RickO
Unless I am overlooking something, this is a $40-60 coin (full retail). Why bother getting it graded?
The carbon spot is a little distracting but I'd be more concerned about the green spot of corrosion at 9 o'clock on the obverse. That and the color being somewhat off leads me to doubt a straight grade, but I've been wrong before...
As far as submitting $50 coins for grading... it depends on the individual collector and how they want their collection displayed. If you're going for a uniform appearance with all coins slabbed at a particular grade... go for it! Some just like the reassurance that the coin is "problem free" ... at least to some extent... ;-)
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