First, I apologize for not cropping the photo. I'm very computer illiterate. I was hoping to call upon the expertise found on the site. My problem is that I received my 2020 75th anniversary WWII American Silver Eagle. I noticed some very small specks on the fields of the reverse of the coin. At first I wasn't sure if the spots were on the plastic case or on the coin, so I opened the case VERY carefully. Unfortunately, they are on the coin. It looks like some type of mist landed on the coin and dried there. My question is, as I'm sure you can guess, is there any way I can "clean" the coin without damaging it or leaving evidence of cleaning? I'm really thinking about sending it in to be graded and encapsulated so I can sell it. This is a big opportunity for me to actually put some money away. Im trying to save for a down payment on a place after my divorce, and I don't want to throw hundreds of dollars down the drain by ruining it. Any advice?
Agree . Just send it in that way. I don't own one. How are these holders put together. Glued or not ? It has to be opened anyway to submit it , right ? I would say return it if not happy but I'm under the assumption these are hard to come by ? I say just have it graded " I don't think " anyone on the train will notice going by " so to speak . LOL . Good Luck, keep us updated.
Going to echo what others are saying - don't try to clean. If you do end up sending this for grading, note you can send it in its current US Mint capsule; no need to move the coin into a 2.5x2.5 flap.
Even if it wouldn't get a 70, and the small spots are the only thing noticeable, it should still get a 69. If your wife should get half your money in the divorce settlement, wait until after the divorce to sell it.
