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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 894124, member: 11854&quot;]PCGS and NGC routinely and knowingly certify and grade dipped coinage in problem-free holders everyday.&nbsp; This is the one surface manipulation that is accepted by nearly every coin collector in the US, even if they do not know they are buying dipped coins.&nbsp; The 1917 SLQ was saved in rather large numbers so it would not be unheard of for an original, completely white piece to be on the market.&nbsp; However, these coins are now 93 or so years old and their tendancy is to tone somewhat.&nbsp; Your piece looks to be devoid of even the least trace of color, which would make me think it has had a bath.&nbsp; Is this bad?&nbsp; Not necessarily.&nbsp; Many folks prefer this look and the hobby-industry accepts it as an acceptable manipulation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If a coin is overdipped, dipped too many times, lightly circulated or simply so dark that it is not a good candidate for dipping then you have a good chance of obtaining a flat or dull white coin.&nbsp; These inappropriately or incorrectly dipped coins are often rejected by PCGS and NGC for certification in problem-free holders.&nbsp; If the coin in question was dipped, it still appears to be completely acceptable to the <i>vast majority </i> of collectors and dealers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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