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<p>[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 1041757, member: 15445"]Here are the “ask” prices according to the gray sheet:</p><p><br /></p><p>MS60: $20</p><p>MS63: $29</p><p>MS64: $42</p><p>MS65: $140</p><p><br /></p><p>If the coins have any signs of improper cleaning, then they sell for bullion which is about $20 today. I recommend that you do not attempt to clean the coins unless you have the advice of an experienced person. Never rub the coin with anything including soft cotton or tissue. Rubbing the surface can easily leave small scratches in the luster & damage the value of the coin to a coin collector. [1922 is a very common date and any evidence of cleaning will kill any chances of a coin collector wanting the coin].</p><p><br /></p><p>If there is glue residue on the surface of the coin, then it may be removed by soaking the coin in pure Acetone. (Don’t use nail polish remover as it is not pure). After soaking, you can blot the coin dry. Never rub it. If the glue remains, then simply soak it some more. If the adhesive is stubborn, then you may want to soak it for a day or two. Use the Acetone in a well ventilated area and avoid exposure to the fumes. It evaporates quickly so you should cover the container while soaking the coin(s).</p><p><br /></p><p>It would be interesting to see the other side of these coins. If there is only tape on one side, then the other side could include some interesting toning. Some collectors love toning. Eye appealing toning is desirable. The Acetone should not affect your coin’s toning. It should only affect the glue residue & dirt on the surface.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 1041757, member: 15445"]Here are the “ask” prices according to the gray sheet: MS60: $20 MS63: $29 MS64: $42 MS65: $140 If the coins have any signs of improper cleaning, then they sell for bullion which is about $20 today. I recommend that you do not attempt to clean the coins unless you have the advice of an experienced person. Never rub the coin with anything including soft cotton or tissue. Rubbing the surface can easily leave small scratches in the luster & damage the value of the coin to a coin collector. [1922 is a very common date and any evidence of cleaning will kill any chances of a coin collector wanting the coin]. If there is glue residue on the surface of the coin, then it may be removed by soaking the coin in pure Acetone. (Don’t use nail polish remover as it is not pure). After soaking, you can blot the coin dry. Never rub it. If the glue remains, then simply soak it some more. If the adhesive is stubborn, then you may want to soak it for a day or two. Use the Acetone in a well ventilated area and avoid exposure to the fumes. It evaporates quickly so you should cover the container while soaking the coin(s). It would be interesting to see the other side of these coins. If there is only tape on one side, then the other side could include some interesting toning. Some collectors love toning. Eye appealing toning is desirable. The Acetone should not affect your coin’s toning. It should only affect the glue residue & dirt on the surface.[/QUOTE]
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