2000 Proof set

Consider it a lesson learned the hard way. But that's why we are here, to guide you before you make mistakes.

 

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Well it sucks because it was a gift from my grandmother... plus I was always told to clean coins with microfiber cloths

 

But oh well... at least i have the 9 other proof coins

 

I’ve scratched up too many coins... my 1906 Indian head penny, my Buffalo Nickle, a 1964 penny, and now my proof dollar coin

 

No! He is not kidding

 

REALLY bad information. It's not the cloth that scratches, it's the cloth scraping any other debris that might be on the coin across the surface. Don't give up hope, handling the coin by the edges, rotate it (like panning for gold) under a single source light and see if you see any scratches popping into view. If it is a proof coin in a proof set, why is it out of the plastic? Let's see some of the coins you think you have scratched...you got a lotta collecting ahead of you.

 

Yeah... I know this now... NEVER WIPE DOWN A PROOF COIN WITH ANYTHING... EVER!!!!

 

I took it out to clean it... ironically... anyways it WAS in plastic and I’d literally just pulled the cloth out of the washer... I TRIED to be careful with it, carry it by the sides, and not scratch it... but I have no idea if I scratched it... let’s hope not... but now I assume it’s toning on the coin

 

OK, outside of ancient coins, never wipe any coin with anything. Rinsing, soaking are perfectly acceptable with pure solvents (generally distilled water, pure acetone and pure xylene) but any cloth action should be limited to patting or blotting dry.

 

I want to see it now...

 

You will tomorrow!

 

It is called Nickel.. not Nickle.. relax it is not the end of the world!

 

Shhhhh... I’m special

 

Short bus style?

 

*sarcastically* Ha.. ha.. ha

 

I love your avatar and username! It’s so freaking cute!!!!!

 

Since you used a microfiber cloth any value you coin has is lost. It was probably just toning which may have added to the value a little. You just don't rub a coin with anything.

 

meh, back in the day, people wiped down proof coins and called it "cabinet rub".

yeah, it's not going to be a proof 70, but as long as you weren't applying heavy friction, it will be a very minor wear which hasn't yet caused a luster disturbance in the fields but some hairlines are evident from friction contacts under magnification.

The fact is you shouldn't rub your coins with anything.
The fact also is there is a whole scale from PR70 to PR60 before it hits AU and is considered circulated. PLENTY of room for fine hairlines.

For the proof 2000S Sacagawea dollar, PCGS has graded examples down to PR63 even., in cameo and deep cameo even in PR63. the vast majority are PR69 of course. But that's not the point, the point is, even in Dcam the PR70 2000 S SAC is $45.00, and in PR69 it's $15, and anything below that is $5-$8.

Don't stress over it, it's really not a big deal. Even if it was immaculate and perfect, it wouldn't cover the grading fees. because there's like 1000 graded in PR70. It's your coins, enjoy them and do what you want with them.

check that cent for the close AM by the way. that's where the money is on that set.

 

Well most here know Cats are the best. Especially, CRH Cats. Its the only way indoor city dwelling Cats get the thrill of the hunt, and occasionally some good prey in paw.

 

All the value is not lost, don't say that. The value may be adversely affected, but it still has value.