@Insider2 said:
Nice, Soak it in coin care for awhile.
What is coin care sir . And where can I get it lol
First, I appreciate your respectful question but I'm not a "sir." Just a member. Coin Care is a chemical that is sold on line and in coin shops. There are many chemicals used to conserve coins, this is one of them that will not ruin your coin. DO NOT RUB the surface of your coin with anything. If it is valuable enough, send it to a TPGS and ask for professional conservation. AFAIK, one of them conserves coins sent in to be graded/authenticated at no additional charge. You'll need to check on it for yourself.
IMO, your coin will never be completely fixed. I should sell it or trade out of it and keep looking for another one - that's the fun of it! Redbook value is under $25 so IMO, not worth the postage.
@Insider2 said:
Nice, Soak it in coin care for awhile.
What is coin care sir . And where can I get it lol
First, I appreciate your respectful question but I'm not a "sir." Just a member. Coin Care is a chemical that is sold on line and in coin shops. There are many chemicals used to conserve coins, this is one of them that will not ruin your coin. DO NOT RUB the surface of your coin with anything. If it is valuable enough, send it to a TPGS and ask for professional conservation. AFAIK, one of them conserves coins sent in to be graded/authenticated at no additional charge. You'll need to check on it for yourself.
IMO, your coin will never be completely fixed. I should sell it or trade out of it and keep looking for another one - that's the fun of it! Redbook value is under $25 so IMO, not worth the postage.
The 1998 and the 1999 are VERY hard to find in high grade in the wild any more. That coin has a lot of detail left, and is worth trying to improve, IMO. Getting our host to conserve it is worth the effort, but I'd sure try a coin care soak, before giving up on it.
@dpoole said:
The 1998 and the 1999 are VERY hard to find in high grade in the wild any more. That coin has a lot of detail left, and is worth trying to improve, IMO. Getting our host to conserve it is worth the effort, but I'd sure try a coin care soak, before giving up on it.
Finding gems like these in the wild is the payback you get for the effort you put in. It is very unfortunate that "Zincolns" don't hold up well in circulation, and tarnish very easily.
This indeed makes collecting fun.
Pete
"I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
@BuffaloIronTail said:
Finding gems like these in the wild is the payback you get for the effort you put in. It is very unfortunate that "Zincolns" don't hold up well in circulation, and tarnish very easily.
But, if authenticity is not an issue, and grade is not remarkable, and it is not super rare, I'd leave it raw if it were me, unless you need it stabalized and want to spend the money.
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Nice, Soak it in coin care for awhile.
What is coin care sir . And where can I get it lol
seen much worse looking coins then this one, IMHO it looks to be salvageable
Photos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pcv6DvgJY5Zf5zAQ8
Still a nice find.
First, I appreciate your respectful question but I'm not a "sir." Just a member. Coin Care is a chemical that is sold on line and in coin shops. There are many chemicals used to conserve coins, this is one of them that will not ruin your coin. DO NOT RUB the surface of your coin with anything. If it is valuable enough, send it to a TPGS and ask for professional conservation. AFAIK, one of them conserves coins sent in to be graded/authenticated at no additional charge. You'll need to check on it for yourself.
IMO, your coin will never be completely fixed. I should sell it or trade out of it and keep looking for another one - that's the fun of it! Redbook value is under $25 so IMO, not worth the postage.
Is this Wide-AM #3 for you?
Collector, occasional seller
Thanks for the info helps me out
Mhm , it's fun finding them
Technically four If I didn't lose the ninety nine wide am
The 1998 and the 1999 are VERY hard to find in high grade in the wild any more. That coin has a lot of detail left, and is worth trying to improve, IMO. Getting our host to conserve it is worth the effort, but I'd sure try a coin care soak, before giving up on it.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Who would be the host
PCGS
@Dagingerbeasttt ... Another nice find..... You are doing well on these.... Cheers, RickO
Finding gems like these in the wild is the payback you get for the effort you put in. It is very unfortunate that "Zincolns" don't hold up well in circulation, and tarnish very easily.
This indeed makes collecting fun.
Pete
You really think it's worth getting it cleaned
Thanks Ricko
Ikr but yes still fun to find
I'll leave that to the experts....
But, if authenticity is not an issue, and grade is not remarkable, and it is not super rare, I'd leave it raw if it were me, unless you need it stabalized and want to spend the money.