Is this worth sending off?

[Vhoov]

Don't want to clog up today's finds with all my questions. Took this to a coin shop and the guy said it was worth about 15 dollars. He said it is very corroded and has great detail. I rinsed it with water....did not scrub it...then air dried. I'm just curious if I should send it to get cleaned...i might even if it's not worth it just because of the age.

Also, is it worth just doing it myself?

 

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[Tpmetal]

Worth 15 for him to buy it. end game on this to a collector is probably 20 -35 bucks if I had to guess. I would hold onto it and just appreciate it.

 

[Oddjob]

worth what and to who.

Meaning, if you like it, and you are proud of it and sending it off if the first thing that comes to mind, then go for it.

 

[Vhoov]

Yeah I was thinking about it regardless because it's basically my best/oldest find

 

[worldtalker]

Yeah I was thinking about it regardless because it's basically my best/oldest find

So far.

 

[Oddjob]

Yeah I was thinking about it regardless because it's basically my best/oldest find

Mate thats all that matters, this is how treasure room start. First it begins with a little drawer, maybe later a shoe box, then a display. Before you know it an entire room is dedicated to your finds.

Happy hunting.

 

[digging440yrs]

---I think yours has the pointed "1", Imo more like $50-100----nice find

 

[Kray Gelder]

Great detail! Try this, it won't hurt it. Got from a post by buckleboy 12-6-2014. I did this with my Morgan, very happy with the results. Line a glass bowl with foil shiny side up. Put in a few tablespoons of baking soda. Place your coin on the soda, and pour a couple inches of BOILING water onto it. It will bubble quite a bit initially, so use a deep bowl. Let it sit for 5 or 6 minutes. When the coin stops fizzing, remove the coin with silicone tipped tongs, or something that won't scratch it. NOT your fingers...Ouch. Rinse and rub gently with fingers. Oh yeah, make sure the drain has a screen in it in case you drop it. Repeat as many times as needed. It required 6 cycles for me. The last couple rinses, I GENTLY used a microfiber cloth on some stubborn spots. Good luck. I think your coin will look almost uncirculated when done.

 

[dejapooh]

Short answer to your question, no. It is not worth sending out for authentication and grading. I certainly wouldn't try to clean it. Whatever value it has will be halved if you clean it. Unless you are convinced it is the rare variety that Diggin shows, I would just sit on it for now. Nice coin...

 

[Kray Gelder]

dejapooh, if it's not worth sending out for grading, in your opinion, mine too, then he's not killing it by cleaning it, and it will look a heck of a lot prettier when done!

 

[smokeythecat]

I would not clean it. I'd send it to PCGS who has a conservation service, but it will cost you.

 

[Hawks88]

I think it looks good just the way it is.

 

[Dozer D]

I soak mine in a Rx bottle, few drops of DAWN liquid soap, hot tap water, shake well, let set for 2-3 days ( shaking every now & then when you get a chance), rinse with hot water, tap dry with soft cloth. Try it on some other dirty coin first.
Nice coin to find for your collection I hope, not your silver stack.

 

[jerseyben]

No.

 

[EastCoastmetal]

Like digger440years says,

1827 Capped Bust Dime (Pointed Top 1 in 10 C. Variety) is worth $50 in average condition , not worth having graded.

1827 Capped Bust Dime (Flat Top 1 in 10 C. Variety) is worth $385 in average condition, then yes it would be worth getting graded.


https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/5696/dimes/capped-bust/1827-P/pointed-top-1-in-10-c/


Although, you get a better rate when you have multiple coins graded at the same time, so if you had like 100 coins to be graded it might be worth while to throw it in the mix.

Maybe...

 

[Got-Good-Tones]

Hmmm...Well I'm not a professional coin grader or anything like that...but based on the PCGS Photograde app...I'm thinking the coin should rate at least VF35 or better...meaning it's probably worth at least $127.00 or better if cleaned up by PCGS. Tough call...

 

[dejapooh]

dejapooh, if it's not worth sending out for grading, in your opinion, mine too, then he's not killing it by cleaning it, and it will look a heck of a lot prettier when done!

I disagree. I think it is generally wrong to damage coins, regardless of their numismatic value. That piece has pretty nice surfaces, and making it "Nice and Shiney" would ruin that. It would also expose "Fresh Silver," or silver that has not been exposed to the elements. That silver will tone down, eventually, but fresh silver tends to tone black in collections. It will generally become an ugly duckling. Preserving it as it is will allow it to retain its beauty.

 

[l.cutler]

I disagree. I think it is generally wrong to damage coins, regardless of their numismatic value. That piece has pretty nice surfaces, and making it "Nice and Shiney" would ruin that. It would also expose "Fresh Silver," or silver that has not been exposed to the elements. That silver will tone down, eventually, but fresh silver tends to tone black in collections. It will generally become an ugly duckling. Preserving it as it is will allow it to retain its beauty.

I agree 100%!

 

[Vhoov]

Thanks everyone, again totally impressed with this group and the support/feedback. I really wanted to shine it up a bit, but I'm just going to put it in a protector, maybe one day when I have more coins I will send them in so it is worth it. That's if I get anything that old ever again haha.

 

[Truth]

Mate thats all that matters, this is how treasure room start. First it begins with a little drawer, maybe later a shoe box, then a display. Before you know it an entire room is dedicated to your finds.

Happy hunting.

Ain’t that the truth! Lmao