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What can NCS do for proof coins with fingerprints?

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HuliganRS

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I have several coins from about 1988 that have 1 fingerprint on several coins.

 

What can NCS do for me? Will the coin still grade with NGC afterwards? Are there guarantees that it will grade? or am I better off sending them as is?

 

Thanks!

 

 

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physics-fan3.14

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If it has not corroded the surface of the coin, they can remove it. What coins are they? Chances are, it is not really worth the money. If they have a fingerprint, they probably will never grade PR-70, and that is really the only reason to risk grading them, unless they are some kind of rarity.

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The coins are the 1980 Olympic 6 coin 1 Rouble set in proof!

They are pretty rare, I've only seen a handful (2 sets) of these coins for sale in the past few years. The regular UNC/PL coins are plentiful but proofs are extremely rare.

 

I recently bought a set but 4 of the 6 coins have fingerprints!

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I don't think they are that rare. Krause only lists them at about $25 each. The most valuable one is the Moscow/Kremlin at $50. For these prices, I would recommend dipping them yourself (but be careful, ask others or a dealer to help/guide you). Don't bother with NGC.

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