coinjunky

this coin is a nice red color and I can’t see anything wrong with the steps besides color. Should I grade? Help please

On 7/16/2021 at 11:37 PM, Coinbuf said:

Just damaged it was sanded or ground down or rubbed against something abrasive, it was not created at the mint that way.

It had a different look and feel thought I’d share!!what you think about this one?

On 7/16/2021 at 11:40 PM, coinjunky said:

Thanks

It felt a little different so thought I’d post appreciate your time

Thanks

Just making a post for the day..open for comments!! Maybe just damaged but feels and look different 

On 7/15/2021 at 4:52 PM, Revenant said:

It just looks worn.

Thanks a ton!! Very helpful 

On 7/15/2021 at 4:46 PM, coinjunky said:

Just looking for help..cheer up champ

On 7/15/2021 at 4:44 PM, coinjunky said:

On 7/15/2021 at 4:10 PM, VKurtB said:

Ahh, the nameless and faceless huddled masses yearning to breathe free. I may need a tissue. /sniff

On 7/15/2021 at 4:10 PM, VKurtB said:

Ahh, the nameless and faceless huddled masses yearning to breathe free. I may need a tissue. /sniff

Looking for guidance on my coins. I have a lot that been put to the side because i felt they could have been worth more then face value. im very thankful for all help and not trying to upset anyone.new to selling forgive me

On 7/15/2021 at 8:58 AM, Conder101 said:

First thing you'll need to learn is how to recognize polished coins.  The Mercury dime in the first picture has been lightly polished, The V nickels have been polished, the 1903 indian head cent has been polished as has the buffalo nickel and the 1955 D cent, and probably others not shown.  No one is saying that YOU polished those coins, but coins found in holders like the ones you show were intended for sale to  people who were NOT coin collectors and non-collectors tend to think "shiny is better".

If you are really interested in the hobby I would recommend getting a copy of A Guidebook of US Coins by R.S. Yoeman,  commonly known as the "Redbook".  If your local library is open check there, almost every library has a copy or two.  If you want your own copy, there is no need to have the latest edition and older editions are often available on abebooks.com for around $4 including shipping.  Once you get your Redbook, READ IT!.  You should pretty much ignore the prices of coins listed in it because those are typically off, but there is a wealth of background and historical information in the book, a brief history of each series, specifications, mintages, some grading tips for each series.  Frankly it is a great book except for the prices.  The best thing the prices will tell you is which coins are more valuable in each series, but like I said ignore the actual prices.

Thanks for your time 

On 7/15/2021 at 9:04 AM, VKurtB said:

Trust me. Several have been polished. We’re experts, we can tell. Oddly enough, the 1943 cent does NOT have a polished or replated look to it.

Thanks so much

On 7/15/2021 at 9:27 AM, Jason Abshier said:

I agree with everyone else is saying they are harshly polished up if you see highly shiny spots all over the coin it looks shiny front to back chances are it was polished up old circulated coins even UNC. Coins don’t look like that with or without light .
 

There’s a difference between cleaning (polishing or rubbing friction on the coin to make it shiny)

dipping a coin which in opinion is not cleaning (which should only be done an a rare occasion for a coin that may benefit from a proper dipping) 

Thank you

On 7/15/2021 at 9:27 AM, Jason Abshier said:

I agree with everyone else is saying they are harshly polished up if you see highly shiny spots all over the coin it looks shiny front to back chances are it was polished up old circulated coins even UNC. Coins don’t look like that with or without light .
 

There’s a difference between cleaning (polishing or rubbing friction on the coin to make it shiny)

dipping a coin which in opinion is not cleaning (which should only be done an a rare occasion for a coin that may benefit from a proper dipping) 

Ok thanks for the info

On 7/15/2021 at 9:27 AM, Jason Abshier said:

I agree with everyone else is saying they are harshly polished up if you see highly shiny spots all over the coin it looks shiny front to back chances are it was polished up old circulated coins even UNC. Coins don’t look like that with or without light .
 

There’s a difference between cleaning (polishing or rubbing friction on the coin to make it shiny)

dipping a coin which in opinion is not cleaning (which should only be done an a rare occasion for a coin that may benefit from a proper dipping) 

Okay thank you

On 7/15/2021 at 4:47 AM, Morpheus1967 said:

They could have easily been polished before they were put in the displays.  

On 7/15/2021 at 4:47 AM, Morpheus1967 said:

They could have easily been polished before they were put in the displays.  

On 7/15/2021 at 9:27 AM, Jason Abshier said:

I agree with everyone else is saying they are harshly polished up if you see highly shiny spots all over the coin it looks shiny front to back chances are it was polished up old circulated coins even UNC. Coins don’t look like that with or without light .
 

There’s a difference between cleaning (polishing or rubbing friction on the coin to make it shiny)

dipping a coin which in opinion is not cleaning (which should only be done an a rare occasion for a coin that may benefit from a proper dipping) 

Okay thanks so much!

On 7/15/2021 at 3:51 AM, coinjunky said:

None have been polished! I must have to much light on them..I’m thirty five and these frames have never been touch until yesterday I opened three of the frames to take pictures because the front covers were cloudy..

On 7/15/2021 at 3:51 AM, coinjunky said:

None have been polished! I must have to much light on them..I’m thirty five and these frames have never been touch until yesterday I opened three of the frames to take pictures because the front covers were cloudy..

On 7/15/2021 at 3:51 AM, coinjunky said:

None have been polished! I must have to much light on them..I’m thirty five and these frames have never been touch until yesterday I opened three of the frames to take pictures because the front covers were cloudy..

I was thinking maybe because they were not circulated and also the color that it would make them worth opening to send off to b graded! Thanks again

On 7/15/2021 at 3:38 AM, l.cutler said:

The coins themselves don't have much value.  All appear to be common dates and some have been polished.  I would just leave it as is, it makes an attractive display with the postage stamps.

None have been polished! I must have to much light on them..I’m thirty five and these frames have never been touch until yesterday I opened three of the frames to take pictures because the front covers were cloudy..

This is the first time these frames have ever been open on July 14th 2021. I know how important it is for the pics  to be clear I’m doing my best but it is just to see if I should continue to take these out the frame or should I put back in and sale as a whole. These coins or Maine State 67+ deep camo from my opinion but that’s based off my knowledge and research of coins.thanks and hope someone can help 1964 Washington quarter deep camo with dye breaks,1943 dime deep camo,1955 red camo,1943  Lincoln steel cent and so much more.