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<p>[QUOTE="The Half Dime, post: 25747005, member: 153164"]Here's a tip: if you like to collect coins like this 1960, it's best to package them in something like an Air-Tite or 2x2, but for coins with full red luster, it is best to put them <i>straight </i>into one, as soon as you can while still touching as little of the coin as you can. I live in Indiana, and cents like those can tone from red to brown in a matter of days.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would recommend, however, that you use PCGS Photograde if you find a variety, error, or other coin like a red cent, let's say a blazing 1990. The fewer contact marks, the better; some CRH finds even qualify for coin grading from a service like PCGS or NGC. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you do find something, you can always find help here. While it may not be an error, it may just be a MS-68 or even a 69![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="The Half Dime, post: 25747005, member: 153164"]Here's a tip: if you like to collect coins like this 1960, it's best to package them in something like an Air-Tite or 2x2, but for coins with full red luster, it is best to put them [I]straight [/I]into one, as soon as you can while still touching as little of the coin as you can. I live in Indiana, and cents like those can tone from red to brown in a matter of days. I would recommend, however, that you use PCGS Photograde if you find a variety, error, or other coin like a red cent, let's say a blazing 1990. The fewer contact marks, the better; some CRH finds even qualify for coin grading from a service like PCGS or NGC. If you do find something, you can always find help here. While it may not be an error, it may just be a MS-68 or even a 69![/QUOTE]
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