Let's see your coins that need to be scrubbed up BEFORE they go in for grading.

BillJones · May 23, 2006 3:51AM

Here's my lead-off item. It's an 1811 $5 gold piece that is currently in a PCGS AU-55 holder. This coin has virtually full mint sharpness and was very sharply struck. There is quite a bit of luster showing, but it is dimmed by some old coppery toning and dulling haze. Properly scrubbed and stripped, this could would be as good as many MS-61 graded pieces I've seen. And if the current trends continue, that will be its fate after I have sold it sometime I hope in the distant future.

topstuf · May 23, 2006 3:56AM

Absolutely, Bill! Get the muck off! 61 refers to the recommended number of soaking minutes.

NOTHING BEATS SHINE!

CharlotteDude · May 23, 2006 4:07AM

Bill,
that appears to be a very nice looking, originally-skinned early gold piece... please don't ruin it!

the 'dude

Russ · May 23, 2006 4:07AM

Russ, NCNE

eyoung429 · May 23, 2006 4:08AM

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Russ, NCNE >>

DIP IT!!!!

eyoung429 · May 23, 2006 4:10AM

Here's mine:

Russ · May 23, 2006 4:10AM

<< <i>DIP IT!!!! >>

Right after I dip this one:

Russ, NCNE

RYK · May 23, 2006 4:12AM

Here's a dog (

) in a 53 holder. Nice detail for the grade, it it were shiny it could 58:

Not a great photo (thanks, Heritage), but same story for this dog:

BillJones · May 23, 2006 4:31AM

Here's another old gold coin that is aching to be scrubbed and moved on to it new MS-62 home. This one is being held back from glory in its PCGS AU-58 holder.

Longacre · May 23, 2006 4:42AM

Those are amazing coins, Bill Jones

Russ · May 23, 2006 4:46AM

<< <i>Here's another old gold coin that is aching to be scrubbed and moved on to it new MS-62 home. >>

Do it!

Russ, NCNE

Let's see your coins that need to be scrubbed up BEFORE they go in for grading.

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