Can this 1805 Quarter benefit from "Conservation or restoration"? * Grade revealed *
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This is a really sharp 1805 B-3 Draped Bust Quarter. Its currently in an old small white anacs holder with a numeric grade (not details).
Is this the type of coin that could benefit from pcgs or ngc restoration/conservation services?
It has very dark toning and I'm not sure if there are other contaminants on there that they might remove to give this coin better eye appeal. Any opinions welcome or just enjoy the photos.
Is this the type of coin that could benefit from pcgs or ngc restoration/conservation services?
It has very dark toning and I'm not sure if there are other contaminants on there that they might remove to give this coin better eye appeal. Any opinions welcome or just enjoy the photos.
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I don't want to make the coin white but I would like to see the details without having to use a lamp or be in bright light. Its actually somewhat has the look of a brown copper pattern.
Anyone want to give it a grade?
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55 ?
Personally, I like it and would keep it.
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I don't think it would have very much "freshness" under that toning.
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I would send this coin to PCGS for possible conservation in a second. The dark color does effect marketability. Many high end coins have been conserved its not always a bad thing.
I agree with this.
Anyone else care to grade it?
Nope.
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Actually may have been darkened intentionally to hide hairlines or a cleaning
That's possible. I once saw an 1804 quarter that had been worked on for that reason. It had a lot detail, probably on the AU level, but the coin was in an ANACS holder with problem comment on it for AT.
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I'm sure some collectors will say they prefer the original look, even if black toning were to etch the surface in places. OTOH, I enjoy the coin a lot more and consider it conserved. It is probably more marketable now.
The risk is a lot more significant with the 1805 bust quarter. But a decent outcome is not out of the question. I would let PCGS have a go at it. If they feel it cannot be improved or is too risky you're not out much money.
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No way of knowing if the conservative grade is for the toning or the service's grades were typically lower in the '80s and early '90s. Old 40 is the new 50?
Furthermore, this is a coin I would not touch; however, there are folks who know how to lighten it up just a tad or at the least remove any film on the surface or dirt next to the relief.