Regarding James' Damaged Mercury Dime...

[braddick]

What if the coin could be repaired? Let's say there's a craftsman who is so skillful and so talented, he is able to fix the cut to where, even under heavy scrutiny and taking a loop to the area, goes undetected?

 

Should the coin then be sold as it was before, an undamaged, GEM coin?

 

Now, add the complications of having it holdered by NGC where the alteration continues to go unnoticed. Or, even though it isn't visible any longer, should there be full disclosure of the previous damage given to any potential buyer?

[nwcs]

I believe full disclosure should always be given. Though I admit that in practice the temptation is to always say nothing and let the buyer figure it out.

[Hoot]

It should be sold only as a repaird piece. The metallic density and perhaps other qualities in the area of the cut would be different than the rest of the coin. The coin would also likely have to be dipped if you wanted the metal to look even remotely the same. Anyway, conscience should only allow that a repair be made known.

 

Hoot