1851 Slanted 5 Large Cent

[bubbapauls-migration]

What do you think it grades, and do you see any problem with it. I think it's AU with maybe some PVC problems. The pictures have white specs on the them it's not on the coin and the coin is more of a chocolate brown.

 

 

[relicsncoins]

My guess would be AU details with light corrosion/verdigris.

[bubbapauls-migration]

Do you think it would be slabbed if I sent it in?

[relicsncoins]

Tough to say from the photos provided. My guess would be no. If it's PVC as you thought. Try a soak in acetone to see if the stuff comes off.

[bubbapauls-migration]

The coin in my hand looks so much better than the pictures.

[James Mayer-migration]

 

Is an NGC AU-50 BN

 

Its hard to tell from your photos so i thought i would post this to compare

 

 

I think acetone is great for PVC

 

BUT

Do it outside

Do not get in a rush and try to scrub the coin just let it sit for a long time.

Acetone is highly flammable and in the sun its hard to see if its on fire(trust me it does not take much to light it up)

 

[bubbapauls-migration]

I think I'd rather send it to NCS, I'd feel bad if I trashed a gift.

[James Mayer-migration]

I think I'd rather send it to NCS, I'd feel bad if I trashed a gift.

 

 

Not sure it would be worth the $, may try to buy a problem free coin and not risk anything.

[James_OldeTowne]

For me, this yours is a coin with EF details, but surface issues. You said the coin is a gift? Then I would definitely not get it certified. Rather, enjoy the coin as it was given to you - from the heart, and "in the flesh".

[bubbapauls-migration]

I just want to take care of the surface problems so it doesn't wreck the coin down the road.

[James_OldeTowne]

I just want to take care of the surface problems so it doesn't wreck the coin down the road.

I'd guess the coin's been like that for 100 years, and will remain so for another hundred !

[bubbapauls-migration]

It was stored in a plastic flip for 20-30 years that's the only reason I fear there might be PVC on it.

[relicsncoins]

It was stored in a plastic flip for 20-30 years that's the only reason I fear there might be PVC on it.

 

Soak it in acetone. It won't harm the coin even if there is no PVC on it. Better safe than sorry.

[Hard Times]

Acetone won't wreck your coin in any way, all it will do is loosen/dissolve organic material on the surfaces, the metal in the coin will be completely inert to the acetone, so no worries if you soak it to remove the stuff