Worth doing PCGS Restoration? 1893-S VF30

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ProofCollection
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edited March 14, 2022 12:18AM in Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins

For this 1893-S VF30, a) can PCGS restoration improve the appearance of the coin and b) the value?
I guess it goes without saying that a better appearance would yield a higher value... but enough to be worth it? I'm not sure improving the toning would improve it to VF35 but would like other opinions.

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  • JimTyler
    JimTyler Posts: 4,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 14, 2022 5:08AM
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    You’ll expose hairlines. It will be worth less. I don’t think PCGS will do it. They’re only suppose to if they think it will improve.
    OK I get it. This is your subtle way of showing off your coin. Unless you’re coin clueless you have no intention of messing with that coin.

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,186 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I believe you are in for a nasty surprise if you expect that coin to improve in appearance through regular conservation techniques. It looks terrific already and the only thing I can see as distracting is the orange spot above the arrow tips, which may become an awkward, light spot that really draws the eye if not done properly.

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  • al410
    al410 Posts: 2,435 ✭✭✭✭
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    I personally really like that Morgan and am not a fan of restoration.
    Al

  • toyz4geo
    toyz4geo Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think restoration on a circulated coin would give it an unnatural appearance. Probably best on an uncirculated coin. Jmo.

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  • ProofCollection
    ProofCollection Posts: 8,052 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks guys, I think it's pretty clear I should leave it alone. After further though I do think if they removed some of the crud it would leave an inconsistent, unnatural look depending on what's underneath.

  • Namvet69
    Namvet69 Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You know it's VF because of the dings of use. The appearance is actually nice the way it is. Don't mess with it. IMO. Peace Roy

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  • blu62vette
    blu62vette Posts: 11,972 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would leave as is.

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  • CoinHunter4
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    I like how it looks right now.

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  • DennisH
    DennisH Posts: 14,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @blu62vette said:
    I would leave as is.

    Absolutely!

    When in doubt, don't.
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  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Paying $5500

  • Bob13
    Bob13 Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's a cool coin. Don't mess with it!

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  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Leave it ALONE!!!!!

  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Please don’t mess with it.

    Dave

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  • skier07
    skier07 Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would never buy the coin with the reverse spot unless it was discounted.

  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Based on the trueview I would leave it as it. It looks very nice IMO

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