Would you buy a MS seated liberty coin that has been dipped?

oldcameoproofsguy

Would you buy a seated liberty coin that has been dipped if the coin had other redeaming qualities? Specifically, I've seen a seated liberty quarter that is very cameo contrasted and is very PL. The dip job looks like it was done very nicely, probably by NCS.

This is a very unusual date and denomination to find heavy cameo contrast and fairly heavy PL fields. The fields look to have little to no haze on them. It almost looks like a frosty DMPL Morgan.

I'm curious what your opinion is. Would you consider purchasing a coin that is not original because of some other superb attribute?

ccex

Sure, if I needed that date and variety. Sure+ if it was in an NGC r PCGS slab (in case I had to sell it soon),

coynclecter

If its done well, can you really tell?

Catch22

I usually prefer dipped coins over heavily toned ones. As long as the dip hasn't dulled the coin to the point of having obviously ruined the luster. A dipped out coin is very unappealing to me.

stman

<< <i>Would you consider purchasing a coin that is not original because of some other superb attribute? >>



Yes



<< <i>The dip job looks like it was done very nicely, probably by NCS. >>



NO

magikbilly

Hi,
for myself, I would not. I find a good deal of the charm of these old peices resides in the rich deep colors seen on original undipped examples. I find unnaturally white/bright Seated coins unattractive.

Best,
Billy

Elcontador

Although I usually prefer original coins, I'll buy an attractive coin if it was dipped & the dip came out well. The thing to remember is that the dip should be done to remove build up on the surface of the coin. That way, it won't destroy the flowlines re its luster. To dip a toned coin IMO is a good way to trash it.

My W Motto Seated Half is a PL, dipped 1883. It's a nice coin. I've seen what a good dip can do to an otherwise attractive coin that has some sulfuric compound on its surfaces that dulls its luster.

Gonfunko

I would, since the coin you describe sounds rather attractive. If it looks good, I'll take it.

nwcs

Wouldn't bother me in this scenario, assuming that the coin as a whole appealed to me.

dorkkarl

you asked the wrong question. what matters is, do YOU like it?

i'd buy a dipped coin ..... if i LIKED it.

but my preference is near-always for original.

K S

michael

no...................... it is gross

and makes the coin look mostly unnatural

thick skinned original mintstate seated liberty white coins with good to great eye appeal are rare and totally underrated and undervalued



michael

Steve27

Since you can't tell if a coin has been dipped, then I sure would buy it.

BigD5

I'd buy the dipped coin. Depends on the price too.

Anyone posting above remember the name "Benson"? A lot of those outstanding toned examples had hairlines, in excess, from a cleaning before they were put in their tonerific holders.

Buy the dipped coin, and put it away in a nice album, and presto! 30+ years later you have a MONSTER!

sliderider

If the seller confessed to the dipping and was willing to knock down the price, I'd do it. I wouldn't pay full fare for a dipper, though.