Should this coin reside in a TPG holder?

Hi folks,

got this in the mail the other day.
As always opinions are welcome.
What do you think?
Should I send it to NGC and take the conservation service before?
@micbraun
@Seattlite86

Thanks.

 

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Looks cleaned. The color is unnatural IMO.

 

I would not send it in. Surfaces don’t look natural

 

Thanks guys so far.
I will make better pictures....

 

I won't put anything in a TPG holder.

 

If you think it will conserve and straight grade MS, then yes.
Personally I don't think it will conserve and if it does, I don't think
it will straight grade, and if it does, it won't be MS.
It's not a rare coin, I think there's too much going against it, and too much
additional cost involved even if it were to conserve and straight grade.

 

So I will upgrade my Dansco as @lordmarcovan suggested... that's fine.

Thanks to all for the help as I'm not familiar with large old copper coins.....

Paid 35 bucks...I think I did not so bad.....

 

Well yes if it were conserved and straight graded AU, it's around $100 retail.
I think that's a tad high, and I prefer lower mintage coins. But there is some
very good detail on this one.

 

Green spots on copper are a showstopper for me. As I haven’t submitted a copper coin for conservation so far, I really don’t know what to say. Can you return it?

 

Well worth the price and it'll look great in that album!

 

@micbraun

Hi Mike,
thanks for your response.
There is no need for a return.
I like it for the AU/MS details and it looks great in the Dansco

 

I would ask @Insider

 

Hi, @Rheingold. Good to see you collecting coppers. Great buy for $35.

As some have pointed out, green on copper is not good. Due to the fact this is fairly common type and low value, I would not recommend spending money on conservation. What I would do is dip it in acetone. Initially a few minutes, see how much of the deposits can be removed. If, needed, extend the time a little.

The colour is important for early copper collectors. Dark coins are least desirable.
If you want to continue adding early copper here and there, my advice is to try to aim for shades like these:



I paid about 90-100 euros for all three.

 

Thanks @Eduard for your very friendly help.
I will try Acetone and will post pics after dipping.

 

Inspector43, posted: "I won't put anything in a TPG holder."

Since you have been collecting for 70 years, I'd suggest you have a few of your best coins graded using one of the TPGS using the $10 or less special. Otherwise, you and the folks who will get your coins MAY be in for a big shock!

Eduard,

Each of the beautiful coins you posted would look much better if they were conserved. Two have that dirty grease buildup and one has green corrosion spots.

 

You can send it in, but I don't think that it is worth it. It looks like artificial toning to me. It should get a "details" or "questionable toning" mark on the label.

 

Just step up to the plate, take your turn at bat like the rest of us, send it in.

In terms of potential get out a glass along with your ANA grading book, take a look.

 

Yes, it belongs in an AU details holder.