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Old proofs and acceptable levels of wear


TheGoldSovereign

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So clearly modern proofs, if they are 5 years old and are covered in fingerprints etc the price will hugely be effected. Just wondering if this would be the same for something of a vintage?

I've seen some 1937 proofs on ebay for example still going for pretty good money even with scratches and covered in fingerprints. What are peoples views on this?

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My quintuple 1989 BU had a fingerprint and some wipe marks. NCS cleaned it and it got the top grade for its kind (MS69). But I haven't gor it back yet, so not sure about the wipe marks.

Personally I would avoid such coins unless you plan on stabbing them or get them for next to spot with a chance of "developing" the coin. 

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4 hours ago, shawy2510 said:

Ngc removed thumb prints from my 1/2 Sov & I got a PF70 & no marks now.

Would love to know how they do it.
I've got some proofs from the Bay with fingerprints that require sandblasting to remove having tried ultrasonic bath, alcohol, acetone etc but marks will not budge.

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I've got a tip that I picked up on mumsnet.com.... baby wet wipes!

If it's mild enough for the LO's ar*e then it can't hurt Liz's face can it? :D

Joking aside, I'd suggest that a handled modern proof is worth no more than bullion. I'd much prefer to own a handled proof than its equivalent bullion issue, however.

I don't doubt NCS' skill but only from reading here, not personal experience. A coin would have to have some rarity or provenance to warrant the conservation methinks.

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Well as i mentioned in original post it was a 1937 set, they ended up going for 11grand, i feel sorry for the winning bidder!

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