Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Slabbing copper as "problem free" - when it clearly is NOT
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 4854163, member: 101855"]When I blew up the picture of the slavery token, I could see that black mark on the obverse is really serious. It goes down into the surface of the piece. That piece should not have been graded. The streaks on the deer token are also a concern.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some streaks on copper, silver and even gold coins are due to planchet imperfections. They are not active corrosion. I think that is the case with the Fugio Cent.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1172122[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1172123[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's an example where there is corrosion that seems to have been arrested. There is some red copper corrosion on the obverse and reverse of this 1797 S-139 cent.</p><p><br /></p><p>This piece has been in the copper collector condition census for a long time. When I sent it to PCGS, they bounced it back to me in a body bag. I sold it in an EAC auction for a very good price. Later I saw it in a straight graded PCGS holder. What do you think they should have done with it? Body bag, "details" or straight grade?</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1172124[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1172125[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 4854163, member: 101855"]When I blew up the picture of the slavery token, I could see that black mark on the obverse is really serious. It goes down into the surface of the piece. That piece should not have been graded. The streaks on the deer token are also a concern. Some streaks on copper, silver and even gold coins are due to planchet imperfections. They are not active corrosion. I think that is the case with the Fugio Cent. [ATTACH=full]1172122[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1172123[/ATTACH] Here's an example where there is corrosion that seems to have been arrested. There is some red copper corrosion on the obverse and reverse of this 1797 S-139 cent. This piece has been in the copper collector condition census for a long time. When I sent it to PCGS, they bounced it back to me in a body bag. I sold it in an EAC auction for a very good price. Later I saw it in a straight graded PCGS holder. What do you think they should have done with it? Body bag, "details" or straight grade? [ATTACH=full]1172124[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1172125[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Slabbing copper as "problem free" - when it clearly is NOT
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...