1926 Peace Dollar - cleaned or not?

Ok, I took the coin outside in the daylight, and was able to get shots of it in the holder, as well as removed (carefully) from the holder. I think these are nice shots of the coin, with the light luster, hopefully it helps.

In holder:


Out of holder:

 

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May I ask how you came to this conclusion?

Even if done "properly", dipping absolutely can have a negative impact depending on how you look at it. Just because the TPGs will often reward higher grades to such coins, this does not make it right. As far as I am concerned, literally thousands of mid 19th century coins have been ruined all in the name of getting a few ticks higher grade (think pre-civil war gold), which is a negative IMO.

"Technical gem"?? May I ask how you define "technical gem"?



The coin does not display original surfaces, nor is it anywhere even close to 65. To be honest, the coin has been rather harshly cleaned and would not grade. That said, if you like and will enjoy owning, this is all that really matters.

 

The coin has been cleaned, and harshly I might add. Signs of hairlines on both sides is suggestive of that.

As far as grade, I can also see signs of wear, and enough of it to keep it out of the MS range IMO.

The seller graded it 65? I hope you didn't lay out anywhere near 65 money for it because it's an AU at best, and with the harsh cleaning, it may receive a DETAILS label.

 

Sorry for any directness, I didn't know you were so touchy.

 

Ah, the benefit of daylight pictures. What a difference that makes.

 

I didn't lay out a dime, however my mom got rooked, big time. She paid $145 for it, in 1992.

There were a few of these type coins, morgans and peace dollars from this same company that seem to be in the very same boat, although luckily the receipts for those show a lot less overpayment (though still egregious for that time), more along the lines of what it would be worth melt value today.

She was big on all the "collectibles" stuff, from everywhere (Hummels/Geobels, beanie babies, etc) . Were she around today she'd probably be a very big buyer from the likes of the Coin Vault, et al.

 

I picked a bad week to stop sniffing glue...

Directness I don't mind, but I thought that bordered along a personal jab. I've had a bad couple of weeks, so I may be a little over sensitive. Sorry for sniping back.

 

LOL! But hey, good answer, we're good.