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Looks like I’m going to see what works best on trying to get that stuff off, with the least amount of ware on it. I have other coins with that gunk on it, so I can try a few different things. This will be helpful in the end, I hope. Will use some of the items you mentioned Just Bob. Thank you for the Ideas.

Should I just add this coin to my change jar, or is there a way to remove it without damaging the coin any more? Not that is worth anything but it is an S coin.

I found this coin in some change I had, disappointed that it looked like this. It’s not in the best shape, could have been in a little better shape if it didn’t have that black junk on it. Is there a certain term or name for it?

Nice collection of Bicentennials, will have to put what I have for a collection in order. Then do my research on the coins I think I want to submit. That’s just to ensure I am getting my monies worth, and not wasting it. I do appreciate all the feed back, it does make a person think and make better decisions. 🤪

Mark, I definitely agree, you seem to be a very wise man. I like your advice and may do exactly that. You have a way of getting your point across in a very nice way. Very much appreciated.

Thanks, JP, I appreciate your insight on this topic and the help in options of purchasing a coin like this one, and thank you,VKurtB for your insight. It seems that the consensus is I shouldn’t waste my time in getting this graded, due to the fact it will not be graded at a 70. It’s not that I expected it to be graded at a 70, it’s just the fact that it is a good looking coin and I think It will look great encapsulated. I’m new to all this so getting a decent coin graded is exciting TO ME. Maybe some of you don’t get excited over something you think is so trivial, but I do. Maybe you never did? Willingness to take good advice and good criticism is something I can definitely do. So some of the comments are worthy of that, and some are not. Please try and remember, someone new coming into coin collecting is looking to you (old hats), dealers, or professional coin collectors for just that. In the end all criticism is good food for thought. Happy Collecting everyone. 😊

Knowing the value of all the coins is not something I think a person that just started would possibly know, that’s something that I am looking forward to learning. It definitely helps if your knowledgeable in that area. So thanks for the heads up on that. And yes, the advice about the correct way to hold a coin and how to hopefully ensure they don’t get damaged while inspecting them was very helpful. Thank you. These are just pictures I took with my phone, so hope this will help. I will send this in to get graded, even if it may not be worth $150.00 dollars. I like how NGC enhances the look of a coin, with their labels and holders.

My question is I purchased a coin and it was labeled as Uncirculated but not certified by PCGS or NGC as of yet. Sending it to be graded by NGC, they would be able to label it as such if by their standards it fits the criteria? I’m new to collecting and all that goes with it. Looking for something on the website about this, I didn’t see any thing or I just overlooked it. Hopefully I don’t seem to ignorant on this question, If I am please bare with me. I would like to read more information about uncirculated coins and what to look for, if anyone could steer me in the right direction. I would have added a photo but did not want to risk scratching or marking it up.