To Dip or Not to Dip?

ladyship · January 4, 2004 10:26AM

Question,
I have this coin,graded Ms 61,old PCGS holder,
absolutely beautiful coin,(I would say MS 64+)but has some nasty coloration on the fields.
Should I send it to NGC's conservation company and have it dipped,then submit it for new grading or is this sacrilege and I should leave it as is,just crack it out and resubmit?

Russ · January 4, 2004 10:28AM

I'd say no - in no uncertain terms. I think that coin would be ruined by dipping.

Russ, NCNE

LucyBop · January 4, 2004 10:28AM

I'd leave it and enjoy it as is, why dip a piece of history such as this? the toning is part of the tale.....

wallstreetman · January 4, 2004 10:29AM

What the Heck is that?

ladyship · January 4, 2004 10:31AM

Goloid $1.00 pattern rariety 7.
I just love patterns!

Baley · January 4, 2004 10:33AM

beautiful goloid pattern, IMO it's not a 61 because of the color, and won't be improved, only ruined by "working on it" Do Not Dip! My guess is that it's 61 because of light handling marks and hairlines, and might upgrade if submitted for review (in the holder)

wallstreetman · January 4, 2004 10:33AM

I guess I havent been around the block yet, first time Ive ever seen one!

ladyship · January 4, 2004 10:36AM

MrEureka · January 4, 2004 10:39AM

Based on the photo, it doesn't look so dark that PCGS would knock a few points off the grade just for the color. If you insist, at least get a professional opinion before dipping the thing.

stman · January 4, 2004 10:44AM

I may get a lashing for my opinion but won't be the last I'm sure.... see what all the talk of dipping and upgrades does? Why can't people just buy coins they like to begin with and quit trying to "fix" ones they don't like.

airplanenut · January 4, 2004 10:47AM

Leave it as is... that's a fascinating piece of history... don't hurt it...

This isn't one of Russie's billion AHs that can be ruined and no one cares

Placid · January 4, 2004 10:49AM

Why crack it out? Pcgs does give upgrades on regrade submissions and it also prevents the risk of getting a lower grade or bodybag without recourse.

nwcs · January 4, 2004 11:56AM

Best thing is to take it to a show and let Brian Silliman look at it at the NCS booth. He can give you an idea of suitability. Not every coin is helped -- even by conservation. Sometimes it can expose problems you didn't see. My personal opinion is to enjoy it as is.

ladyship · January 4, 2004 1:23PM

Thanks for all the input ,everyone,
I just love this coin and I think I will leave it as is.

To Dip or Not to Dip?

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