1952 S Penny Error? Expert advice, send it!

Indeed, so I've heard from my late Pops and now a few of you on here, I never have, never will. Even though grading wasn't even brought up from him, just said leave them be. That's awesome to hear about the 1909 S VDB though. I don't know too much but I know that I just acquired the album for late 1800-early 1900 and guess who was missing... Yep... A pretty 1909...but it's alright! Thanks everyone

 

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The only thing you missed is the value loss in raw 1909 S VDB in the last 20 years

 

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/top-ways-to-ruin-your-coins-768318

 

I actually just read some articles in thesprucecrafts a little while ago. Good material, but hey, I'll take the advice of everyone and what I learned dealing.sports cards. Don't f#*#*#n touch them. Unless maybe you're a grader or professional, I haven't touched a single coin in any that I've inherited or recently acquired. The passed down ones value is worth more than their actual value, the acquired ones, ehhh... If they have value and worth grading, out they go. Same as I did with 86 Jordan Rookies, Mantles, Etc, grade them, flip them, get them again down the road (if possible). Regardless, for me, it's the thrill of the chase, learning about what I've caught, releasing it (if not sentimental) and back to the chase for more.

 

If you do ever need to handle them wear super soft white gloves and handle them by the edges. Just transferred a bunch from 2x2 flips to vinyl that way

 

Say holler at me when you get around. I have a question about sport cards @Hagenhomestead

 

Hi Tammy! Thanks for the tip on fine handling. I really appreciate it. Shoot me your questions about sports cards, Happy to help.. Email me or shoot me a call or text [contact info redacted by moderator, per Rule 3C. You may exchange this information via private message, however.]

Thanks,

Matt

 

@Hagenhomestead
here's the things to be looking for. Most (maybe all) is damage, but see the raised line going under the date? Something questionable but unless it has been seen or attributed before, it isn't recognized by the trained eye as a bonafied error unless there is another like it for comparison. That is what they are trained to do. When it comes to a 1 of a kind, then professional opinions come into play. Opinions are subjective so alot of back and forth between trained pros goes on until its decided thumbs up or thumbs down. Thats the added value to this kind of forum manned by both pros and avid collectors that know their stuff.

 

Check your email...

 

You should do this on a PM, not on the open forum. Just saying

 

Will do, thank you CN.

 

Remember the old saying about the blind leading the blind?

 

Some of the most experienced/knowledgeable people will handle some of the most valuable coins without gloves and for very good reason: dexterity matters.

 

"High-grade rare coins are especially susceptible to damage from the touch of your finger. You will damage your coins if your fingers come in contact with mint state and Proof coins. Your fingers contain oils acids and minuscule pieces of grit that will adhere to the coins and cause them to discolor or suffer microscopic scratching. " IMHO

 

First, I realize it's exceedingly difficult to cite your source, but it's okay. I'm more than happy to shoulder your responsibility....

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/top-ways-to-ruin-your-coins-768318

Now, it's wonderful you were able to copy and paste something you found on a website, no less one authored by a clown the owner of this site has requested we avoid due to his threatening legal action for just this thing, but pay this no mind. If YOU want to use gloves that's great, but your preference or that expressed on some website does not automatically translate into what's best for everyone and/or even wise. Again, there's a very good reason why some of the most knowledgeable and experienced folks involved in this hobby do not wear gloves, including the TPGs. Dexterity matters.

Common sense also matters. Of course you shouldn't fondle valuable coins seconds after scarfing down a greasy burger, at least without washing your hands first. Holding coins by the edges with clean hands allows for maximum dexterity and is something that simply cannot be equaled by any glove, especially "soft" ones. Perhaps some day you'll have the experience of a valuable coin sliding out of your gloved fingers and bouncing around on the floor. You'll then understand the folly of embracing appeal to authority arguments.

 

As for grading the 1989 "silver dollar". This is not really a coin that was circulated,
as it was never meant to be spent at face value for a dollar. This is a bullion coin.
(One ounce of silver). Yes it is in great condition, and yes if it graded a 70 it might be worth paying for the grade, but personally I wouldn't have it graded. These "coins" have been produced every year just for collectors. They aren't rare. When items are produced as collectibles, it's really not a collectible.
Your coin is in great shape and is worth more than bullion (to a collector) but it doesn't need to be graded. Very rare or expensive coins need to be graded to guarantee their authenticity.

 

Great, thanks for the straight to the point honest opinion. I appreciate your advice. I'll leave as is. You're a good man, thanks for taking the time to share your expertise with the rookie.

Respectfully,

Matt

 

Hesitate not to post coins you have questions about. It’s who we are,it’s what we love. Welcome aboard

 

Thank you Heavy Metal, much appreciated. I feel like I started a war... :/. I appreciate all you who shot me straight up replies. Good folks.

Respectfully,

The Rookie

 

@BooksB4Coins I don't find it necessary to qualify were I use a publicized paragraph from on this forum. And if you are from America, then you do realize we have the freedom of speech which many countries don't. I do follow the rules concerning anything copy written though. And no I haven't experienced dropping a valuable coin. I came from the semi-conductor industry where if you drop a 8" silicon wafer with 378 out of 400 processes already completed, you have destroyed $100,000's or more plus an unimaginable amount of engineering hours. We worked with both vinyl and latex gloves, 2 layers. Dexterity was a non-issue. And in a Class 1 Clean room ( 1 particle no larger than 1 micron per cu/ft of air) you can realize we didn't just think this stuff up. We had an over 500 page SOP covering everything from the correct way to sneeze to EXACTLY how to handle a wafer. So I don't
"understand the folly of embracing appeal to authority arguments." In fact I'm not sure where that statement pertains to your earlier reply and me..But I do enjoy reading all comments you make to everyone as I am learning more and more by the day. Thanks