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Would you dip this???

MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,331 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Andy Lustig

Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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  • ursabearursabear Posts: 1,888
    No.

    At least from the photograph, it looks very nice.
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    Andy, I might dip my chicken nuggets, but I would never dip that lovely coin.

    I will double your profit and offer two bucks for it.

    I am assuming you were around when it was

    minted and only paid a dollar for it. Abeimage
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  • GilbertGilbert Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭
    He!! no. image
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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Yes, until it's pitted from so much acidic solution... image
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  • MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    image NO!
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
  • tgilliamstgilliams Posts: 1,969
    why would you take the chance of ruining a great coin and lessening it's value? Of course, if you don't care about de-valuing the coin and dipping will make it more pleasurable for you, go ahead and dip.
    PCGS sets under The Thomas Collections. Modern Commemoratives @ NGC under "One Coin at a Time". USMC Active 1966 thru 1970" The real War.
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    I still say you dip it till it's an even color and then whiz it till it's bright and shiny again.
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  • CoulportCoulport Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭
    Yea, sure.
    Don't forget the tooth brush to get down into the lettering too. image
    The most money I made are on coins I haven't sold.

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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    True, and flossing the denticles is a good thing, too. image
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  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    is it a real coin, or a copy?

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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • SingaporeSingapore Posts: 578
    Hey Eureka -

    I hope you're kidding. The coin survives uncorrupted since 1776 and you want to dip it now?

    Please sell it to me as is if you are seriously considering this.



    Singapore
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    You know, I could be famous for a long time if I carved my name into the surface.
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  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500 ✭
    What is the metal composition? Brass, silver, pewter, something else?
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    It doesn't really look too much like silver. The Redbook mentions that "Pewter pieces in original bright Uncirculated condition are worth an additional premium." Does pewter really have that bright luster?

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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    How many die varieties were produced for the Continental Currency/Curency? Only 2? Were there different ones for the different metals? This particular example seems to match the picture in the Redbook. Perhaps it's authentic.

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    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • SingaporeSingapore Posts: 578
    1jester et al:

    Its authentic. And its pewter. And based on the photo it looks original and attractive.

    Dipped pewtwer looks like, well, dipped pewter. Which is great if the intention is to sell the coin to someone who doesn't know anything about these and wants one thats real 'shiny'.

    I assume Eureka is kidding about dipping, but maybe not.
    Singapore
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Ooo, dipped pewter. You're speaking my language! image Shiny is good!!
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  • paigowjohnnypaigowjohnny Posts: 4,257 ✭
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    Well heck...I just won this in an auction...maybe I'll crack it out and dip it when it comes in...
  • ccrdragonccrdragon Posts: 2,697 ✭
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  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    it's fake

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    K S
  • SethChandlerSethChandler Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭✭
    Hey Andy, Have you ever dipped a pewter coin? Will it dip out?
    Collecting since 1976.
  • DracoDraco Posts: 512 ✭
    Very nice continental. I wouldn't touch it.
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,331 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Have you ever dipped a pewter coin? Will it dip out?

    I've never had the "pleasure", but (based on subsequent slab grades) I've seen winners and losers.

    I have no idea about the long term effects of dipping pewter, but for some reason I suspect it should be a concern. Any chemists out there with an opinion?
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723
    Here is Rev.
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    It is one of the nicest I have seen.
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    Andy
    You have got to be out of your mind.
    Respectfully
    Julian
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    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

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  • BladeBlade Posts: 1,744 ✭
    Good God, No. That is a beautiful, original classic. A dip would ruin it forever.
    Tom

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  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,331 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You have got to be out of your mind.

    Please, Julian, it's not like I was going to cook it in a baked potato! Just a nice quick dip in the fountain of numismatic youth...

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    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • paigowjohnnypaigowjohnny Posts: 4,257 ✭
    Ah...go ahead and dip it...who wants the darn thing anyway ??? Right up there with frankies...image
  • asnookerasnooker Posts: 246
    Don't bother dipping it.....send the nasty looking thing to me. My Coffee table wobbles and it should even it up just fine. I will PM my address.
    If you give up your rights, in order to maintain your freedom. You will most likely end up losing both!
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Good idea, Snooker! But I have a better suggestion. Send it to me, and I'll drill a hole in it and send it to LordMarcovan to put on his holey vest!

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    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • satootokosatootoko Posts: 2,720 ✭
    That green stuff should scrape off nicely with an X-acto knife.image
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  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    It might look even better gold-plated....

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    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • asnookerasnooker Posts: 246
    But 1jester....My coffee table will still wobble, and I've already supplied one coin to the famous vest. I like this coin I really do.........I can't imagine!! stripping it of it's character! It has aged SO beautifully.
    If you give up your rights, in order to maintain your freedom. You will most likely end up losing both!
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    I've supplied a few coins for the holey vest, so I understand where you're coming from, AS!

    I guess I'm in a quandry as to what to suggest for the coin....


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    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • SethChandlerSethChandler Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭✭
    What do you think PCGS would grade it, as is?
    Collecting since 1976.
  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723
    Here is a link to the site that has it if u go to great shots by the IHC and look for it. It says that none of the pictures can be posted in a public forum but I'm sure they wont mind. Link to da site

    << <i>Note: The following images, unless otherwise credited, were photographed by noted coin dealer Jay Miller in the late 1970s and early 80s. While you may download and save these images for your personal use, they may not be displayed in any public forum without the express written permission of their respective owners. >>

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If this coin is real then I would have to say this is the worst question I have ever, ever seen posted here! How can you possibly even consider dipping this coin? Frankly, this question again perfectly illustrates my argument for the need of an ORIGINAL SURFACES DESIGNATION for colonial, type and gold coins. There is just no excuse whatsoever to even consider dipping this coin. I am not even extending my usual apology for expressing my thoughts because these circumstances just border on insanity.

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  • NicNic Posts: 3,390 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No...neither would you. Thanks for the great posts and pics. K

    My 1866 Philly Mint Set

  • BustmanBustman Posts: 1,911 ✭
    No Way!
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,331 ✭✭✭✭✭
    << Note: The following images, unless otherwise credited, were photographed by noted coin dealer Jay Miller in the late 1970s and early 80s. While you may download and save these images for your personal use, they may not be displayed in any public forum without the express written permission of their respective owners. >>

    Oops.
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • anoldgoatanoldgoat Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭
    Yes, Brillo pads work best.

    coinkat - A nice jog around the city will work off some of that angerimage
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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think I took MrEureka too literally... this coin will not be dipped. I think I owe a special thanks to anoldgoat for being concerned about my health...

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • wallstreetmanwallstreetman Posts: 2,938 ✭
    That coins already been dipped!
    You can fool man but you can't fool God! He knows why you do what you do!
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wallstreetman:

    While I agree it is a possibility that the coin may have been dipped previously, I would reserve judgement on that issue until having the opportunity to inspect the coin in person. The lighting combined with the background color makes that determination from the picture/scan posted next to impossible.

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • NumisEdNumisEd Posts: 1,336 ✭
    Wake up you pinheads! Andy is yanking your chains. He would never dip that pattern. You guys are not the sharpest tacks in the wall.........are you?
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry to disappoint you NumisEd... perhaps your wisdom and knowledge in numismatics can be shared with the less fortunate...but then again, perhaps I am not worthy in light of your comments. In any event, good luck and may all your submissions be looked upon favorably.

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    told you it was fake (w/ a wink)

    i was referring, of course, to the question, not the coin

    K S

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