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RobertS
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I was looking at a buffalo set, I noticed the one ounce had a small red spec on the cheek. I pulled out my 10x and it looks like a small blood spot, I have never taken this coin out of the capsule. Has anyone come across a similar situation? Is there a way to remove the tiny spec?
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<< <i>If this is a gold piece it's more than likely a copper spot.... and can not be removed >>
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<< <i>If I wanted to list this set on ebay, how much will this impact the price? I would imagine the coin is ruined but... >>
That spot is so small I doubt it would impact this coin's value significantly.
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<< <i>would it affect the grade?? >>
Yes
<< <i>The mint has issues with the 0.9999 gold and red spots. I don't know if they ever resolved it. >>
I'm truly am amazed that the quality of the gold ".9999" would have spots of any kind? It's by me....
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<< <i>The mint has issues with the 0.9999 gold and red spots. I don't know if they ever resolved it. >>
I'm truly am amazed that the quality of the gold ".9999" would have spots of any kind? It's by me.... >>
I would guess it's some kind of surface contamination introduced during the minting operation such as lubricating oil, hydraulic fluid, or ????. Definitely a quality control issue.
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However, I wouldn't try that as an inexperieced dipper.
Does anyone else think it can be dipped off?
<< <i>I depends if it is a copper spot, or if it the red surface contaminants on the top of the coin like on my 06. >>
I can see there being copper spots on 900 fine gold which is alloyed with 10% copper but there shouldn't be any on 9999 gold that has no copper alloy and is essentially pure.
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I dipped it, It didn't phase it.
My $50.00 2008-W uncirulated, from the same 4 piece set now has a small pox. I purchased direct from the Mint.
The $5.00 coin, I noticed about 2 years ago, has spread and now there are 3 pox marks on it.
Makes me upset that something gold 0.9999 fine could change at all.
I don't think I won the lottery on this deal.( Not good to have happen to)
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<< <i>I depends if it is a copper spot, or if it the red surface contaminants on the top of the coin like on my 06. >>
I can see there being copper spots on 900 fine gold which is alloyed with 10% copper but there shouldn't be any on 9999 gold that has no copper alloy and is essentially pure. >>
I agree Perry, I have never seen a copper spot on 999 fine, I have seen red surface "tone", it dips off-------------------------BigE
<< <i>which dip? >>
French, avocado or clam are my favorites!--------------------------BigE
<< <i>which dip? >>
Acetone