Will this coin holder?

Samets · June 13, 2026 7:02AM

I'm curious if this coin will straight grade or will it be a details like environmental damage?

IkesT · June 14, 2026 6:39PM

It doesn't look like environmental damage; it looks like haze combined with toning. Heavy haze like that will probably be a grade-limiting factor, but should not make it a details coin. My guess is the toning is natural, although a bit unusual looking. It's possible that some graders could see it as artificial, however.

Samets · June 15, 2026 11:13AM

@IkesT said:
It doesn't look like environmental damage; it looks like haze combined with toning. Heavy haze like that will probably be a grade-limiting factor, but should not make it a details coin. My guess is the toning is natural, although a bit unusual looking. It's possible that some graders could see it as artificial, however.

Thanks for your opinion. I'm debating if it's worth the money to take a chance on sending it in...

IkesT · June 15, 2026 12:05PM

@Samets said:

@IkesT said:
It doesn't look like environmental damage; it looks like haze combined with toning. Heavy haze like that will probably be a grade-limiting factor, but should not make it a details coin. My guess is the toning is natural, although a bit unusual looking. It's possible that some graders could see it as artificial, however.

Thanks for your opinion. I'm debating if it's worth the money to take a chance on sending it in...

You're welcome. If getting a better grade is your goal, there is a good chance that the haze could be removed with a chemical treatment. There are a couple of options, but both would likely remove the toning as well. If you like the look of the coin as is, I wouldn't attempt any treatments.

WAYNEAS · June 16, 2026 11:51AM

Acetone dip might help with the hazing.
Wayne

Will this coin holder?

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