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<p>[QUOTE="Scrumhalf2, post: 1556468, member: 19279"]Hi everyone, I bought this set at an estate sale yesterday for $80. When I purchased it it came with a frame that had broken glass, when i removed the backing of the frame so I could check mint marks/remove the broken glass I found a disappointing surprise. Some time, long ago, the owner used what looks like masking tape on the back sides of the coins to hold them in place. Anywhere the tape was touching the coins did not tone and there are some spots of adhesive left on them. The spots that weren't covered have a very dark toning as shown in the picture. I was just wondering what you guys would do with the coins that are in this condition. I know I still got a good deal on the set as the melt value is well above what I paid for them (which is the reason I bought them.) I will eventually break up the set to sell the silver coins but I wanted to know what you guys would do with the rest.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for your help! </p><p>Nick[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Scrumhalf2, post: 1556468, member: 19279"]Hi everyone, I bought this set at an estate sale yesterday for $80. When I purchased it it came with a frame that had broken glass, when i removed the backing of the frame so I could check mint marks/remove the broken glass I found a disappointing surprise. Some time, long ago, the owner used what looks like masking tape on the back sides of the coins to hold them in place. Anywhere the tape was touching the coins did not tone and there are some spots of adhesive left on them. The spots that weren't covered have a very dark toning as shown in the picture. I was just wondering what you guys would do with the coins that are in this condition. I know I still got a good deal on the set as the melt value is well above what I paid for them (which is the reason I bought them.) I will eventually break up the set to sell the silver coins but I wanted to know what you guys would do with the rest. Thanks for your help! Nick[/QUOTE]
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