what should i do with this beaker?

[Nelson Jiang-migration]

here is the ebay link.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200211977264&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010

 

i am thinking to remove the coin from the beaker.

before i am doing that, i want to know if this coin is gradable.

first, this coin is not fixed in the glass, and actually slides around, which makes the edge and rim of the coin looks like polished (look like mirror).

i am wondering if ngc will grade this coin or ngc will considered it as improperly cleaned. ANY Help will be appreciated. thanks

 

[Just Bob]

I can't tell much from the images, but if the coin has been sliding around in there since 1836, there is a good possibility that it has rubbed enough to grade no higher than AU. Also there is the chance that the coin might be damaged in the removal process. Add to that the chance of destroying a 172 year old vase, and I would have to say that there is no way that I would try to remove that coin.

 

Oh, and welcome to the forum

[BankNote1]

Don't do anything to that beaker! You will destroy the value of both if you do.

[dooly]

The vase looks late Victorian to me there is no pontial to the base which would make it a questionable authenticity on the vase. also the heat involved with blowing this item would make me question how untouched the coin would be !!!

[MikeInFL]

I have nothing to say other than the title of this post is one of the more odd titles I've ever seen. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but that's an interesting coin/beaker and I wish you good luck...Mike

[James_OldeTowne]

That is a stunningly cool item. I would not even consider breaking the coin out!!!!!!!

[SatTech]

Very cool!