Just got home from the TNA Show in Ft. Worth... with an awesome IHC cherrypick!- UPDATE: PCGS Grade

cmerlo1

I just got back to Austin from the show. It wasn't as busy as I expected, but the dealers I knew there all said they were doing good business. I like going to this show, because a lot of the dealers bring coins in 2X2's, which is what I like looking through. It's almost as big as the Money Show in Houston, but isn't a 'sea of plastic' like the Money Show is. Anyway, I successfully made my biggest IHC cherrypick there- I've found several examples of this variety, but all were low grade. I also found my third off-center 2000 Wide-AM Lincoln cent, so all in all, it was a great show. The IHC is 1887 Snow-1 DDO:




Anyway, it's off to a comfortable bath in acetone overnight, and then a trip to our hosts for grading. Any opinions on the grade? I'm thinking VF-30 - 35, and I'm hoping the scuff on the rim doesn't keep it from straight grading (it looks a million times worse in these pics than in hand).

keyman64

Congrats...but aren't you supposed to be looking for the following Mercs in MS FB Top Pop?

1934-D/D FS-501
1941 DDO FS-101
1942-Inverted S FS-501
1945 DDO FS-101
1945-D/D FS-506
1945-S/S FS-503

cmerlo1

<< <i>Congrats...but aren't you supposed to be looking for the following Mercs in MS FB Top Pop?

1934-D/D FS-501
1941 DDO FS-101
1942-Inverted S FS-501
1945 DDO FS-101
1945-D/D FS-506
1945-S/S FS-503 >>



I looked at a TON of mercs today, but didn't find anything worth buying... Trust me- those are all on my radar.

keyman64

<< <i>I looked at a TON of mercs today, but didn't find anything worth buying... Trust me- those are all on my radar. >>

My cold black heart has been warmed...but only temporarily. I need my fix!

lkeigwin

Very nice! Congrats on the find.

Acetone is a must. Or Xylene. Unless that's verdigris. There are treatments for that too, that PCGS won't complain about unless it's fresh and you use Secure Plus. I've used VerdiCare on many regular submissions without problem.
Lance.

unclebob

Very nice! Very nice indeed!

cmerlo1

<< <i>Very nice! Congrats on the find.

Acetone is a must. Or Xylene. Unless that's verdigris. There are treatments for that too, that PCGS won't complain about unless it's fresh and you use Secure Plus. I've used VerdiCare on many regular submissions without problem.
Lance. >>



I have a product called 'Verdi-Gone'- is that the same thing?

7Jaguars

Nice find!

Please post before and after pics after treatment with either of the verdegris products listed!

RadioContestKing

Sounds like you had fun and a pickers job is never done, Congrats on the score........Enjoy

BAJJERFAN

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<< <i>Very nice! Congrats on the find.

Acetone is a must. Or Xylene. Unless that's verdigris. There are treatments for that too, that PCGS won't complain about unless it's fresh and you use Secure Plus. I've used VerdiCare on many regular submissions without problem.
Lance. >>



I have a product called 'Verdi-Gone'- is that the same thing? >>



Probably. I see it also appears in the video about the sniffer. Not sure why it should be a concern since it is 100% water soluble and should be easily washed off.

lkeigwin

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<< <i>Very nice! Congrats on the find.

Acetone is a must. Or Xylene. Unless that's verdigris. There are treatments for that too, that PCGS won't complain about unless it's fresh and you use Secure Plus. I've used VerdiCare on many regular submissions without problem.
Lance. >>



I have a product called 'Verdi-Gone'- is that the same thing? >>


Yes.
Lance.

Type2

Very cool good pick.

ricko

Nice catch.... Cheers, RickO

NumisOxide

Cool double die cherrypick!

cmerlo1

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<< <i>Very nice! Congrats on the find.

Acetone is a must. Or Xylene. Unless that's verdigris. There are treatments for that too, that PCGS won't complain about unless it's fresh and you use Secure Plus. I've used VerdiCare on many regular submissions without problem.
Lance. >>



I have a product called 'Verdi-Gone'- is that the same thing? >>


Yes.
Lance. >>



One more question- in your experience, what is a good length of time to soak in Verdi-Gone? I accidentally forgot about a coin I had in it overnight once, and it is now a very ugly beige...

MFH

Nice cherry pick... Tough coin.

johnny9434

coool pick up

seanq

I just got one of those back from PCGS that graded VF35, I'll try to take it out in the next couple of days and grab a photo for you to compare. PCGS was super-tough with the Indian varieties I sent them, two coins ended up in Genuine holders for corrosion that I felt should have graded with ease. If I were you I'd make sure you have the coin clear of any hint of PVC before sending it in.


Sean Reynolds

Lakesammman

That was one of my favorite varieties when doing IHC's - congrats on the cherrypick - mine was retail....

sniocsu

Very nice!

cmerlo1

UPDATE- The grades were just posted, and it was graded VF-35 by our hosts!

guitarwes

Congrats on the pick and the grade. A good'un for sure.

seanq

<< <i>UPDATE- The grades were just posted, and it was graded VF-35 by our hosts! >>




Congrats, let me know if you decide to auction it off and I'll offer mine to the underbidder.


Sean Reynolds