Fingerprints on US Mint Sets

I picked up these bicentential mint sets from a deal and one of them has what seems like a finger print on the Ike. It is in the plastic. So, I am wondering how does that happen? Can that happen from the mint? And, can one clean this coin without damaging it, just killing the fingerprint.

 

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I'm thinking its either the person didn't have his gloves on or its not an original set-aka the coins were put in another plastic-forget the other part and someone got there fingers on it.

 

well, they resealed it good then, but I suspect just that. I think this deal was sa slime ball

 

can it be clened?

 

If i were you,would probably leave it alone for now and not take action unless if it gets worse just keep an eye on it.

 

It's there for the life of the coin.

 

I can't see a Mint contractor being that careless in these, they'd lose their contract if something like this turned up. Do you have documentation with that sleeve? Are you sure it's from the Mint and not a vacuum-sealed dealer sleeve?

 

I would be concerned that it will just keep getting worse over time. If it can be returned for a refund, that's what I would do.

 

Is that packaging from the U.S. Mint?

 

IIRC, the 3-piece UNC Set came in that packaging. I think it's too late to try to remove the fingerprint.

 

Here’s Bigfoot sneaking into the US Mint:


the size of the print means that who ever touched it either literally pressed their thumb against it Or was about 8 feel tall

 

A is likely- and maybe not in the mint. Acetone won't fix this? It is not even a proof. It is MS

 

this is from 1976... that operator is likely dead.

 

I’ve had fingerprints show up on Proof set coins in the mint package. If anything, they are supposed to be fussier about them, but apparently they aren’t.

 

Once a print turns dark, there is little chance that acetone will remove it. You could try a coin dip but I'm thinking the print will still show.

 

It's not that uncommon especially with the Ikes

 

I'm in cline to question the packaging also, does not look like mint seal to me. Just my opinion, sorry.

 

Finger prints on coins drive me crazy. I believe you said you picked these up from a deal. Did you get them for a deal or did you mean you got them from a dealer? I will assume you got them from a dealer. If you personally got them at a dealers store it was on you to check the coins before paying for them. However, I know in some cases a dealer will give people a good deal on large groupings on coins. That usually means he wanted to unload some inventory in which he had to many of them in stock. A dealer in that case would keep the best ones for his stock and sell the rest at a great discount to get rid of them. The dealer isn't doing anything wrong. As far as that Ike dollar I'm not sure if you are showing the silver version but, I could be wrong. Either way it's not worth to much. I would say cut it out and use it as a pocket piece. You could always give it to some kid you know. You may just interest them in our hobby. I've had some fun giving away Indian cents, steel cents and worn buffalo nickels.

 

No it has etched

no it has etched itself into the metal