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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bob Evancho, post: 3312917, member: 84595&quot;]Here is a coin I would never have sent to PCGS.&nbsp; I would first read what the requirements are for the grading services.&nbsp; They have specifics on their websites which coins they will grade and encapsulate, which coins will get a details grade and which coins will get a body bag.&nbsp; Lead solder combines or amalgamates with the copper in the gold coin so it is difficult to remove it without damaging the coin.&nbsp; Heat Removing as much of the solder as possible takes some expertise.&nbsp; One of the respondents to this thread had some good instructions.&nbsp; You can also seek out an expert engraver who will re-engrave the coin and remove most of the lead solder.&nbsp; But keep in mind the process is expensive and time consuming.&nbsp; If your thought is just to protect the coin, I would send it to SEGS to be authenticated and details graded and encapsulated in their holder.&nbsp; In my opinion, SEGS has the strongest holder in the grading industry.&nbsp; If your thought is to sell the coin, one of the respondents to this thread has given an accurate estimate range based on the condition issue, possibly 400 to 600.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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