is this gradable

Here's what my wife's phone did this is closer to what I actually see in hand but her phone still didn't capture the luster maybe I can try getting a short video of the luster later when I have more time

 

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Those pictures definitely look a lot less AT and more "meh." I think I'd still try an acetone bath, in case any of that is actually crud rather than toning. If that didn't improve the look of the coin, it might be a candidate for a very quick dip -- not to turn it white, but to take off a little bit of the toning so it has a better color.

That said, a dip could easily go wrong, so I wouldn't do it unless you've done it before on some very low value silver.

 

No never done a dip so I prob won't mess with that part. What about boiling water and giving it a dip in that? Do you think that would remove anything without hurting the luster

 

Here's a NGC graded one looks pretty close to same colors

 

Water might work, if the stuff is just plain dirt. I wouldn't go with hot water, just plain, room-temperature, distilled water. But, I'd say acetone is a better bet. Search the forums and you'll find lots of threads on proper acetone technique-- it's easy to work with, and absolutely harmless to the surfaces of the coin if done correctly. I don't think either water or acetone will do anything for it, though.

Yeah. Like I said, your new pics look less like AT and more like "meh." Toning that dark on a silver coin impairs the eye appeal a bit. At least it's fairly evenly colored and not splotchy.

As to whether it will make it into a problem-free slab, at this point, I don't see anything that would keep it out of one, though that all depends on the luster, which you say is there. Since you have the coin in hand and I don't, I'll leave you to decide on your own. But, you know, there's one way to tell for sure if it will slab clean, and it only costs about $20 to send it in on economy tier if you get together with a dealer or a friend or two to come up with the 5 coin minimum for submission.

 

What about baking soda making like a paste out of it and let the coin sit in it for a little and then rinse it off

 

Nope, I wouldn't risk using anything other than distilled water, acetone, xylene, or a very careful dip job. (Xylene is basically super strength paint thinner-- i.e. an organic solvent similar to acetone). I also wouldn't rub anything on the coin, including a towel to dry it off. Acetone will just evaporate off the surface, leaving no residue, and distilled water should as well (though you can gently pat the coin dry after a gentle rinse in distilled water).

Baking soda is far more likely to do damage to the coin than any of these other methods.

 

OK I would prob use a blow dryer to dry it off

 

Here is a short video of luster

 

I think the luster is pretty good considering the history of the 96 o being a weak strike and luster straight from the mint

 

Has anyone heard of MS70 cleaner I was told to try that and they said wouldn't hurt the coin and would prob get 90-95% of the toning off

 

You may find hairlines under that color. Leave that beautiful coin alone!

 

I think I got a pretty good deal on the coin. the guy at the flea market had a $85 dollar price tag on it, I walked up to it looked at the coin for a little bit and said I'll give you $42 for it, he said "let me think about it " so I said OK I'm gonna go look around I'll be back. Then I went back to the table later and said my offer still stands he said I guess I'll take it and I said sold

 

It screams harlot.......

 

You calling my coin a prostitute lol

 

I think she is pretty but I say that to all the loose ladies.
Don't use MS70 on her. She will turn ugly.

 

OK idhair thanks for info

 

Remember a few months ago when I told you guys I have a baby on the way well she was born on Feb 16th here is a pic of her. I forgot to update you guys and I figured now is as good as time as any

 

She's beautiful. Congratulations!