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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;NKonB, post: 1708372, member: 51123&quot;]Yesterday, I posted a near-perfect 1930 penny I found in an unsearched penny roll, under &quot;Coin Roll Hunting&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp; I then had to put it away because I couldn&#039;t stop looking at it and I am afraid of damaging it with hand secretions and such.&nbsp; I really can&#039;t get over the condition.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I figured - &quot;well, it&#039;s a very pretty little coin, but a common date penny, just stick it in a little holder and put it away&quot;.....but now I am wondering - How do I store it to ensure the color doesn&#039;t change?&nbsp; Should I rinse it with something to take off any oils I might have gotten on it, handling it, before I put it away?&nbsp; It&#039;s really in amazing condition now, and I want to keep it that way.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, Should I have it graded?&nbsp;&nbsp; Grading it would probably cost more than the coin is worth,&nbsp; but it is a real stunner, IMHO. and having it graded and slabbed would probably ensure any further deterioration.&nbsp; It just seems worth trying to preserve as best as possible, having made it all these years with hardly a scratch on it.&nbsp; It is starting to darken around the top of the rim on the obverse, and I would hate to see it lose it&#039;s color.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I was trying to catch the details on the obverse, which are awesome - very strong strike lines and Lincoln&#039;s eye is really detailed - and changed the lighting, so one side looks red and one blonde - it is actually kind of blonder than most coins, I guess the metal composition of the time. But, I couldn&#039;t get really good &quot;head shots&quot;, LOL - however, these pics will give you an idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for your time and consideration of this.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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