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JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭
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Ok, bought this '67 SMS Set off of EBay. How'd I do with this half?

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-George
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Great looking example. Reverse appears to be cameo, with the obverse coming very close. I little dippage to clean up the mirrors, and it just might be there.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭
    I'm praying so Russ... I'm praying so... image PCGS or NGC for this one?
    -George
    42/92
  • kieferscoinskieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
    Dip it first and show a pic before you start thinking which service. Don't jump the gun.

    Cameron Kiefer
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>PCGS or NGC for this one? >>



    That depends on your plans for the coin. If you intend to sell it, PCGS would be the best option as these bring substantially more in their holder. If not selling, doesn't really matter. NGC is damned tough on these right now, so it's likely to grade the same at either service.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I think it will clean up very nice!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>PCGS or NGC for this one? >>



    That depends on your plans for the coin. If you intend to sell it, PCGS would be the best option as these bring substantially more in their holder. If not selling, doesn't really matter. NGC is damned tough on these right now, so it's likely to grade the same at either service.

    Russ, NCNE >>

    Resale image So, it'll be going to PCGS... image
    -George
    42/92
  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146 ✭
    personally i wouldnt dip it in anything but acetone.
    non-silver coins usually turn ugly as hell when dipped in jewelluster/eZest, ms70 and the like.
    and fingerprints can always show up from the acid dip.

    the coin looks fairly late die state. not sure how older dies play into the grading equation
    but...it couldnt help i,d think.



  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Give the coin a bath and post a second picture. Hopefully once the haze is gone you will have nice contrasdt between the devices and mirrors. The reverse would make cameo. The obverse may or may not make cameo. From your picture it appears that the bust may have some patchs that lack frost. Nice coin in any event. Kudos on your purchase.
  • solidsolid Posts: 2,975
    Nice coin and photos.

    It will be interesting to see your before and after, so definately post an update!

    Ken
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>personally i wouldnt dip it in anything but acetone. >>



    Acetone will not remove the haze.



    << <i>non-silver coins usually turn ugly as hell when dipped in jewelluster/eZest, ms70 and the like. >>



    The outer layer of the coin is 80% silver. It'll dip just fine.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭
    I'm afraid I'd mess up with dipping it... image But DHeath has offered to help me out and dip them for me image
    -George
    42/92
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>But DHeath has offered to help me out and dip them for me >>



    Don's a good man, and is experienced and skilled. Just don't let it anywhere near Marty. He's an SMS vacuum cleaner.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Just don't let it anywhere near Marty. He's an SMS vacuum cleaner. >>



    OK, MR I just ripped 2 SMS MS67DCAM Jeffersons!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    imageimage
    Developing theory is what we are meant to do as academic researchers
    and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>But DHeath has offered to help me out and dip them for me >>



    Don's a good man, and is experienced and skilled. Just don't let it anywhere near Marty. He's an SMS vacuum cleaner.

    Russ, NCNE >>

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    -George
    42/92
  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭
    You "gentlemen" need to try to get along! Like I do!!!..image

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