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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;tommybee, post: 916180, member: 24999&quot;]My aunt invested in some coins and currency about 20 years ago.&nbsp; She wants me to sell it for her.&nbsp; I have a couple of dealers/friends who are appraising for me. The currency is fantastic and I&#039;m going to buy it.&nbsp; Most of the coins are silver (Walkers, commems, standing liberty halves, barber halves) and have obvious PVC damage.&nbsp; (all the coins have been in PVC containing flips for at least 20 years - coins were stored in a safe deposit box.) Obviously, this significantly reduces their numismatic value. They all look washed out and green. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, my question is about a very nice 1914 s St. Gauden&#039;s double eagle included in the collection.&nbsp; Does PVC damage gold, too?&nbsp; This coin looks very nice except for a few minor copper spots.&nbsp; My dealer friends agree that it unlikely to be a counterfeit.&nbsp; I&#039;m considering buying it for myself, but I&#039;m worried about PVC problems. I&#039;m worried about it being counterfeit, too.&nbsp; Many experts have been fooled by good fakes....and I&#039;m certainly no expert. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also it is my understanding that PVC damage will eventually eat into the surface of the coin, destroying luster, causing pitting, etc.&nbsp; All coins are common dates and graded MS 63-64.&nbsp; Is it worth having them cleaned to see how extensive the damage is, or should I just sell them at a discount to a dealer willing to take a chance?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks a lot for your help.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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