Choice Gem
Written by Martin on February 7, 2010 – 6:18 am -Keeping your gem choice coins beautiful?
To the non-coin collector, a bright shiny coin can be a beautiful thing to see. And, indeed to the avid collector it can too - as long as that is the natural state of the coin. The problem is that one of the primary determinants in the value of the coin is its condition. You might think the condition is determined by how shiny it is. However, that would be a grave error. The condition is determined by the details still visible with a magnifying glass or microscope. Unfortunately, those details are many times completely removed in the process of cleaning a coin with polish or chemical dipping. Those processes 'clean' by removing the outer layer of metal.
There are two exceptions to this rule. The first is if a modern rare coin is actually dirty, not just tarnished. In that case, take the coin to a dealer and ask his opinion on the value of the coin and if it could be significantly enhanced by professional cleaning. A professional will be able to clean the coin without any significant alteration.
The second exception is with ancient copper coins. You may have seen these coins for sale on ebay or another online auction or coin dealer. They often show crusty, somewhat ugly coins that may sell for about a dollar each. These coins can be fun to get and actually much improved by cleaning methods you have at home.
The best way to clean those ancient coins is with olive oil. Yep, you heard right! Get a small jar or plastic airtight container. Put the coin(s) in and let them soak. The oil will dissolve all that crud on the outside. Then, several times a year take the coins out and gently rub them between your thumb and finger.
It may take as much as two years to get the coin into its best condition. However, it is quite exciting to see the change from the crusty mess to a finely detailed or worn coin.AAYN Episode 31: a Pair of 1855 Copper Half Cents, both Choice/Gem BU
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Choice Gem BU 1995 Silver Eagle - Toned Very Nice!
$32.00 |
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(1) - 2008 Choice, BU, GEM American Silver Eagle
$25.00 |
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1920-P STANDING LIBERTY QUARTER CHOICE GEM BU FULL HEAD
$1,275.00 |
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1968 S UNCIRCULATED LINCOLN CENT 13 ROLL choice gems
$22.52 |
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1972 P UNCIRCULATED LINCOLN CENT 10 ROLLS choice gems
$26.05 |
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1944-D WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR SUPERB CHOICE GEM BU
$175.00 |
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1965 LINCOLN CENT CHOICE to GEM BU pink-blue-rainbow
$4.97 |
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1881 S Silver Morgan Dollar CHOICE UNC GEM BU STUNNING.
$23.50 |
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2003 D ARKANSAS QUARTER CHOICE/GEM BU
$1.00 |
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1958 ROOSEVELT DIME choice-gem BU RAINBOW TONING
$7.50 |
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1916-D BUFFALO NICKEL, CHOICE GEM BU
$132.75 |
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1900 S Morgan Silver Dollar Choice/Gem BU..Mintstate PL
$389.00 |
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1988-P and 1988-D Choice / Gem BU Jefferson Nickels
$1.50 |
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2010P SHIELD PENNY ROLL choice gem BANK ROLL US COINS
$3.99 |
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1952-S Choice / Gem BU Jefferson Nickel - Bright White
$4.50 |
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1916-S LINCOLN WHEAT CENT 1c CHOICE BU GEM BROWN!
$288.99 |
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1947 S Jefferson Nickel *GEM/CHOICE BU* Beauties!!!
$6.78 |
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1905 Indian Head Cent CHOICE GEM BU RED/BROWN
$54.99 |
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1940 WALKING LIBERTY HALF - CHOICE/GEM BU & FREE SHIP
$59.95 |
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2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU
$22.00 |
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2007 John ADAMS 1$ GEM SUPERB BU++ 3 Ps and 3 Ds CHOICE
$6.95 |
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1976 D EISENHOWER DOLLAR TYPE 1 CHOICE/GEM BU
$2.99 |
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1953-S Roosevelt Dime Choice - Gem BU from orginal roll
$1.80 |
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1966 ***GEM BU CHOICE CANADIAN SILVER DOLLAR /LOONIE***
$22.97 |
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1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS CHOICE SUPER GEM BU
$7.15 |
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1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS CHOICE GEM BU
$7.25 |
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FIVE GEM/CHOICE RED BU 1966 P Lincoln Memorial Cents
$3.95 |
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1840/18 Large Cent Uncirculated..Choice/Gem Mintstate
$1,475.00 |
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Choice Gem BU 1935 Buffalo Nickel
$50.00 |
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Choice Gem BU 1936 Buffalo Nickel
$50.00 |
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Choice Gem BU 1937 Buffalo Nickel
$50.00 |
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1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS CHOICE SUPER GEM BU
$8.11 |
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2009 SILVER EAGLE 999. 1 OZ SILVER COIN CHOICE GEM BU
$15.50 |
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1986 ROOSEVELT DIME P & D CHOICE/GEM BU PAIR
$0.99 |
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1979 P SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$1.99 |
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1988 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$1.99 |
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1988 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$2.99 |
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1996 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$0.99 |
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1996 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$0.99 |
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1934 SILVER SET US COINS LUSTROUS CHOICE GEM MINT RARE
$327.00 |
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1943 WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR 50C CHOICE NEAR GEM BU
$49.99 |
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1992 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$1.49 |
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1992 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$2.49 |
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2003 P SACAGAWEA DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$4.99 |
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1994 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$2.49 |
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1994 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$1.99 |
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1979 D SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$1.99 |
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1981 P SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$3.99 |
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1981 D SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$3.99 |
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1981 S SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLAR CHOICE/GEM BU
$3.99 |
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1948 P-D-S CHOICE - GEM BRILLIANT MINT UNCIRCULATED SET
$169.16 |
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1955-P SILVER SET of U.S. COINS FROSTY CHOICE GEM MINT
$36.99 |
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1953-P SILVER SET U.S. COINS LUSTROUS CHOICE - GEM MINT
$55.99 |
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1952-P SILVER SET U.S. COINS FLASHY CHOICE - GEM MINT
$53.00 |
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1951-P SILVER SET US COINS FLASHY up to CHOICE/GEM MINT
$61.00 |
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2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU
$19.19 |
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1948-P SILVER SET U.S. COINS FLASHY CHOICE - GEM MINT
$67.66 |
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1907 BARBER DIME CHOICE/GEM BU
$125.00 |
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1997-D Choice / Gem BU Jefferson Nickel - Full Steps
$3.00 |
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1881-S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR CHOICE UNCIRCULATED (A GEM)
$49.90 |
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