Hey Russ!! And other SMS Experts!

JrGMan2004 · August 11, 2004 4:32AM

Ok, bought this '67 SMS Set off of EBay. How'd I do with this half?

Russ · August 11, 2004 4:43AM

Great looking example. Reverse appears to be cameo, with the obverse coming very close. I little dippage to clean up the mirrors, and it just might be there.

Russ, NCNE

JrGMan2004 · August 11, 2004 4:48AM

I'm praying so Russ... I'm praying so...

PCGS or NGC for this one?

kieferscoins · August 11, 2004 4:52AM

Dip it first and show a pic before you start thinking which service. Don't jump the gun.

Cameron Kiefer

Russ · August 11, 2004 4:54AM

<< PCGS or NGC for this one? >>

That depends on your plans for the coin. If you intend to sell it, PCGS would be the best option as these bring substantially more in their holder. If not selling, doesn't really matter. NGC is damned tough on these right now, so it's likely to grade the same at either service.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty · August 11, 2004 4:55AM

I think it will clean up very nice!

JrGMan2004 · August 11, 2004 5:03AM

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<< PCGS or NGC for this one? >>

That depends on your plans for the coin. If you intend to sell it, PCGS would be the best option as these bring substantially more in their holder. If not selling, doesn't really matter. NGC is damned tough on these right now, so it's likely to grade the same at either service.

Russ, NCNE >>

Resale

So, it'll be going to PCGS...

Cam40 · August 11, 2004 5:11AM

personally i wouldnt dip it in anything but acetone.
non-silver coins usually turn ugly as hell when dipped in jewelluster/eZest, ms70 and the like.
and fingerprints can always show up from the acid dip.

the coin looks fairly late die state. not sure how older dies play into the grading equation
but...it couldnt help i,d think.

SanctionII · August 11, 2004 5:26AM

Give the coin a bath and post a second picture. Hopefully once the haze is gone you will have nice contrasdt between the devices and mirrors. The reverse would make cameo. The obverse may or may not make cameo. From your picture it appears that the bust may have some patchs that lack frost. Nice coin in any event. Kudos on your purchase.

solid · August 11, 2004 5:31AM

Nice coin and photos.

It will be interesting to see your before and after, so definately post an update!

Ken

Russ · August 11, 2004 5:53AM

<< personally i wouldnt dip it in anything but acetone. >>

Acetone will not remove the haze.

<< non-silver coins usually turn ugly as hell when dipped in jewelluster/eZest, ms70 and the like. >>

The outer layer of the coin is 80% silver. It'll dip just fine.

Russ, NCNE

JrGMan2004 · August 11, 2004 7:59AM

I'm afraid I'd mess up with dipping it...

But DHeath has offered to help me out and dip them for me

Russ · August 11, 2004 8:15AM

<< But DHeath has offered to help me out and dip them for me >>

Don's a good man, and is experienced and skilled. Just don't let it anywhere near Marty. He's an SMS vacuum cleaner.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty · August 11, 2004 8:23AM

<< Just don't let it anywhere near Marty. He's an SMS vacuum cleaner. >>

OK, MR I just ripped 2 SMS MS67DCAM Jeffersons!

DHeath · August 11, 2004 8:26AM

JrGMan2004 · August 11, 2004 8:44AM

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<< But DHeath has offered to help me out and dip them for me >>

Don's a good man, and is experienced and skilled. Just don't let it anywhere near Marty. He's an SMS vacuum cleaner.

Russ, NCNE >>

ksteelheader · August 11, 2004 8:47AM

You "gentlemen" need to try to get along! Like I do!!!..

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