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Proper care of coins
I'm sure this is a subject that most of you are tired of discussing but being fairly new to collecting, I have to ask. One of the things I collect is US silver proof sets. What is the best way to keep a sealed set from getting that milky haze or milk spots? I have some that are nearly 60 years old that look like they just… -
Re: New EBay purchase.
Well......................................., I received the coin today and am underwhelmed (there is no Santa Claus in the hobby of kings for me today). Maywood was correct (as he frequently is) when he said the photo of the coin is juiced. It is juiced to overstate the degree of frost. The devices are frosted, with the… -
Re: ***Official March 2017 Precious Metals Buy Sell Trade Thread ***
WTB - Silver: 1) Got Milk Spots? (true milk spots and not tarnish (but can have tarnish, too)). If so, good. 2) 1oz Art Bar? 3) no Nudes, no Sexy, No Porn? 4) Got photos before the sale? Then I'll take 2 as close to spot plus I pay expenses. -
Re: What is that on these coins?
<< <i>If you look at the edge of the coins in the holders you can see the discoloration starting. The coin with the spot is graded a MS69. The spot is most definately not on the holder. It is on the coin. >> I dont think he is accusing you of spilling chocolate milk on the holder, rather referring to "milk spots" that form… -
Re: Main Focus, Collectibles or PM's
I have often wondered why some modern silver Eagles get milk spots and some don't?. I have a 2004-W proof silver eagle in a holder and no spots have shown up on it yet. The white stains (or "milk spots") result from the planchet (flan) cleaning and preparation process -
Re: Closed thread
PCGS deducts for it, so it will affect the grade a coin gets. In my personal opinion milk spots affect the eye appeal of the coin, so I believe they should affect the grade and/or the price a coin will get if spots show up after the coin has been graded. Edited to add: Clickbait or not, it doesn't matter. If we really want… -
Re: Neutralizing surfaces before slabbing......
<< <i> << <i>I did suggest to PCGS that they should consider dipping ASEs that would get a 70 in order to prevent the appearance of milk spots post slabbing. >> Will dipping ASE's actually prevent milk spots? >> Yes it will if it is done BEFORE they become visible to the eye; or so I'm told. It has also been said here that… -
Re: How/Why/When did you start collecting slabs?
1998. I was a Type collector working on the Dansco 7070 album, and my proof coins were getting milk spots and red copper was "turning" on me. Not Dansco's fault, but more likely Hercules, who are the local pulp mill that pumps out all the sulfuric fumes that give Brunswick, GA its cherished nickname: "The City of A… -
FSHO: PR65DCAM Ceylon 2500 years [better photos + price]
Very popular type, and hard to find in this grade. Most have brown toning and/or milk spotting. Mintage: 1,800 pieces. edit: Starting at $285 shipped with tracking. Also, more photos added. To show the deep cameo mirror: To show the clean fields with no brown spots or milk spots: The original pictures I posted: -
Re: Will PCGS clean/preserve coins upon request?
Will PCGS clean/preserve coins upon request? No, of course not. I hear they try to remove milk spots off of ASE's when they are submitted for spot review If it turns in the holder, they are having to pay out on the guarantee. There is no perfect solution to "remove" milk spots as I understand it. What do they do in that…
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