Spot of PVC on high quality Heritage FUN winning: advice?

dpoole

I got my 1883 Three Cent Nickel PR68 PCGS today from the FUN auction.

In looking at it under a microscope, there is an angry spot of green PVC in the top loop of the first 8 in the date. Otherwise it's a terrific coin, worthy of the grade. The spot's not readily visible to the eye, and appears as a pin-point even under the loupe. But it is clear and unmistakable under the microscope.

My concern, obviously, is for the long-term progression of damage to the coin. Hate to send it back, but I'm not sure what the options are. Cracking it out to treat it, of course, risks the grade and, indeed, the coin.

What do you experienced types recommend?

clackamas

Send it to PCGS and see if they can remove it under the grade guarantee. I have done this before and it worked out fine.

dpoole

Thanks! That's been the consensus so far. I'll call 'em Monday.

You guys are great!

kryptonitecomics

Get em' David......that coin needs saving!!!!

majorbigtime

Check the auction terms. I beleive you may be permitted to return the coin if you were not a floor bidder and did not inspect the coin prior to biding.

Sequitur

Dpoole, if you have a chance, post a pick of that 3-center. Would like to see one in that high grade.

dpoole

Here 'tis on the Heritage site, Sequitur.

BigE

They should be able to drill that out since it is inside the loop of the 8, don't worry----------------------------------BigE

Sequitur

Looks like a great piece -- and at a reasonable price, too. Keep us posted on what PCGS says.