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1882 cc morgan no regrets

So I was unable to resist and got that coin out of the paperweight and I couldn't be happier the acrylic did it no justice. I believe it's one of the best looking Morgan's I have. I added before and after pics


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  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,026 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 29, 2024 4:25AM

    Why didn't you just post this to your original thread instead of starting a new one? That would have provided much better background and avoided two threads about the same coin.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • RLSnapperRLSnapper Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld why couldn't you comment about the coin instead of being snarky? I think the coin turned out lovely after being freed from its prison.....but what do I know....I am a lowly Late Date Large Cent collector.

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,026 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @RLSnapper said:
    @MFeld why couldn't you comment about the coin instead of being snarky? I think the coin turned out lovely after being freed from its prison.....but what do I know....I am a lowly Late Date Large Cent collector.

    I had already commented on the coin in the original thread and didn't mean to sound snarky.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • 2windy2fish2windy2fish Posts: 879 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That turned out great!
    Nice looking coin!

  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭

    It is a nice '82-CC BU dollar -- I would keep it in a properly-sized ATH (what you have it in now appears to be a holder meant for a slightly larger diameter coin) where the volara ring fits snugly. Enjoy your CC dollar!

  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 1,723 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing!
    Looks like a 64

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  • Morgan WhiteMorgan White Posts: 9,737 ✭✭✭✭✭

    How did you get it out of the acrylic?

  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,022 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Manifest_Destiny said:
    How did you get it out of the acrylic?

    This

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,347 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Manifest_Destiny said:
    How did you get it out of the acrylic?

    We need "during" pictures in addition to before and after.

  • My husband says I should keep my tricks to removing the coin a trade secret but honestly a chisel and hammer with an extraordinary amount of caution

  • I have done this sixteen or so times now with no damage to coin

  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,491 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Snowwoman23 said:
    My husband says I should keep my tricks to removing the coin a trade secret

    If we all had that attitude then there would be no need for anyone to ask for advice or opinions. ;)

  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 10,126 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice job of "executive clemency" :D
    looks MS63 (ish)

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,491 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Snowwoman23 said:
    I have done this sixteen or so times now with no damage to coin

    You didn't offer details and I'm not going to ask, but just be aware that many encasements are worth more intact.

  • PeakRaritiesPeakRarities Posts: 4,619 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought the process for freeing these was relatively well known and simple. Cut away the excess, and then soak in acetone, no?

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  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,555 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's very pretty! Nice job getting it of that container! Coins are better when you can hold them and see them clearly!

  • Joe_360Joe_360 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well then, you followed my advice... Good job!

  • FredSFredS Posts: 70 ✭✭✭

    Still some residue on there I think. Acetone bath for awhile should help it.

  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,964 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good decision to crack it out. It's worth significantly more now out of that ugly encasement, which was definitely holding the coin back.


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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You did a good job.

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