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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;silvermonger, post: 1241056, member: 12490&quot;]The &#039;discoloration&#039; may be over the top and far too dark or it may be an actual damaging corrosion. In that case the value would only be melt and you would not likely further degrade the surface no matter what you do. On the other hand it may be beautifully &#039;toned&#039; with rainbow colors. A common effect from the sulfur content in old brown paper envelopes. If it has a pleasant colorful tone it may be worth more than a coin with perfect original surface. Many of us enjoy &#039;discolored&#039; coins for the esthetics regardless of the numismatic value.</p><p>Excuse me if I am guessing low when I say the value is likely no more than 30 or so regardless and at that you may as well not hide it away, rather leave it out on the mantel or whatever where you and family and friends can pick it up and marvel at the beauty and craftsmanship that is found in any coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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