:hatch: Hi, I'm a newbie here and, just maybe, conservation has been discussed. However, I'll take a chance. I have a few coins that were inherited and also colorized. How does this enhance/detract from the coin ? I suspect that the coin's value is lessened and if so, can the coin be conserved?
Welcome aboard I can mail you some cases for your coins just let me know what you have. That way I mail the right size holders. There is no way to stop coloring completly but these will help As far as colorized...it depends. If it is just toning then some people pay a Premium (I won't, but some do). If it is just dirt then that is bad. Pics can help if you can post some. If you can, PM me your addy so I can get the cases out to you too. stainless
Hi Stainless, thanks for your help, but what I meant by colorized was that several of the coins (Peace Dollar, Morgan Dollar, Kennedy half and ,I think, two others) had their features painted in. I'm not sure what the process was, but it was fairly popular and probably was done by the Franklin Mint or other such group. Maybe an ultrasonic (jewelry) cleaner would do the job. Or, could the NGC handle it ?
ohhhhhhhhhhh...yeah,if you are talking about paintings on them then those arent worth more than face value. Just leave them, if you dont clean them right they will be worth even less in numismatic value. I can't give you advice on cleaning so you'll have to ask someone else on that. Do you still need the cases? lmk, stainless
In my opinion, colorizing or painting a coin detracts from a coin, any coin. Removing the paint from the coin(s) will most likely scar the coins surface and lessen its value considerably, as if the paint hasnt already. Some people like colorized coins, I've seen alot of Silver Eagles done this way. Its not for me and I believe its very unattractive. I wouldnt even consider buying coins like that. But thats just me. BTW.....Welcome to the forum!!!
Well, although colorization does not necessarily add value to a coin it may or may not subtract it either. For example, if you purchase a American silver eagle which happens to be colorized, then it will not add numismatic value, but the coin will still retain its bullion value (which is greater than the face value). Now as far as your Morgans and Peace dollars are concerned. Colorizing a highly prized UNC coin will decrease the value of the coin, but not below what the melt (bullion) value would be. If it is a common Morgan or Peace that any coin shop sells for $15, colorization will not add value, but may not detract from it either. Since these coins typically are only worth their melt value as well. Does that make sense? I hope so, because I am looking through slits for eyes because I am so tired. Hope it helps.
