An 1897 S morgan with a problem....Actually..

[MAULEMALL]

I just noticed it and I don't know what the hell it is...The reverse has some weird "toning" going on...Any Ideas??

[rrantique]

Can't say for sure looks almost like a Mildew, and hope it is not some active

PVC damage

A film, usually green, left on a coin after storage in flips that contain PVC. During the early stage, this film may be clear and sticky.

 

Edit to add since it is in OGH hope it is on plastic not coin.

[123cents]

There's a little of it on the obverse too.

[jesbroken]

I believe if you would send it back to PCGS they would reslab it, as I believe it is the plastic and not the coin. Look just above the first T and A in states and you will see two instances of the discoloration that are past the edge of the coin. At least I hope this is the case. Good luck in any case.

[construct]

Is that a rattler? If so, the coin can move when you rattle it around. What happens to the "toning" when it moves in the holder?

[cpm9ball]

It looks as though it follows a straight line on the left side from the "O" in ONE to the "A" in STATES as if it was residue from some type of adhesive tape. I agree that it may be on the slab because it does extend past the coin above STATES.

 

Chris

[MAULEMALL]

Is that a rattler? If so, the coin can move when you rattle it around. What happens to the "toning" when it moves in the holder?

No It's on the coin and it is in a straight line and It has just developed as I would never bought it with it there...

[jesbroken]

Well, then, if you want out from under this coin I will offer you $50 for it as is, with the disease.

[MAULEMALL]

Well, then, if you want out from under this coin I will offer you $50 for it as is, with the disease.

Double it add S/H and we can talk about it.

[LostDutchman-migration]

if it is PVC you can fix it. there are products on the market designed to remove pvc... but this would require it being out of the slab.

[MarkFeld]

My guess is that it's PVC and if so, it will almost certainly get worse over time. I'd recommend either selling it as is (with disclosure) or having PCGS "conserve" it. The latter would cause you to lose the benefit of the older holder, however - that's why I also mentioned the first alternative.

[MAULEMALL]

My guess is that it's PVC and if so, it will almost certainly get worse over time. I'd recommend either selling it as is (with disclosure) or having PCGS "conserve" it. The latter would cause you to lose the benefit of the older holder, however - that's why I also mentioned the first alternative.

I think that Pcgs should have a shot at it...I am a firm believer in allowing someone the chance to make it right so I guess the next question is whats the process...

[cpm9ball]

The latter would cause you to lose the benefit of the older holder.......

 

Isn't that one of the old PVCGS holders? I'd send it back to them and see what they say. What good is the old holder if it has crud in it?

 

Chris

[MarkFeld]

My guess is that it's PVC and if so, it will almost certainly get worse over time. I'd recommend either selling it as is (with disclosure) or having PCGS "conserve" it. The latter would cause you to lose the benefit of the older holder, however - that's why I also mentioned the first alternative.

I think that Pcgs should have a shot at it...I am a firm believer in allowing someone the chance to make it right so I guess the next question is whats the process...

When you submit it to PCGS, check "other" on the submission form. Include a note indicating that the coin has developed a substance on the surfaces since the time you acquired it and ask that they remove it. There should not be any charge for the service.

 

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind: 1) It might take a long time to get it back and 2) you might not like the end result.

 

Best of luck and please let us know how it turns out.

[James_OldeTowne]

I would have guessed that this is dip residue. The coin MUST be conserved for it's own good.