Found a coin encased in plastic

That thing is worth less than $20 since I would have to expend effort to take it out of its plastic case in order to drop it into the CoinStar machine.:hail:

 

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Yeah, you're right.

I think his best bet is to try to give it away, or if that fails, throw it outside. Make sure it gets off the property though, god forbid you pick up a littering ticket.

 

I took your advice...drove over it to crack it out of the plastic, it got a little dirty in the process though, so I had to take a wire brush to it to clean it off a little...

Acutally it's great to see that most of you share my sense of humor!

 

On the cleaning issue, try some CLR. I use it on all my cents before I list 'em on the bay. :rolling:

 

Don't bother with the wire brush...waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much effort. Simply mix one part nitric acid with three parts hydrochloric acid and you won't have to worry about that nasty dirt on the surface of the coin.

 

And if one doesn't think they have any hydrochloric acid, just remember that every human being has quite a supply of it in their stomach. So if you're in a pinch, just puke on the coin and let it sit until it's shiny. If you have a little more time, you could always swallow it and let the natural cleaning machine that is your digestive tract work on it. Some don't like that latter method due to how the coin has to be recovered, but they're just wusses.

 

Such behavior can be explained, RaceBannon is a new numismatist and should remember to take his meds before reviewing or altering his coins. Especially $20 St. Gaudens.

 

You could use a dremal with a brass wire brush attachement it will really make it shiny and as for the no motto use an engraving tool to add it back so it won't be missing. Ice

 

I just use a big nail so I can get it over with faster.

 

I, on the other hand think it's a great coin for $20 bucks!!
And your sense of humor is just great Race

 

One of my all time favorites and the longest one on my wish list for sure!! I'll give ya my silver dollars for it.