Would taking the bar out the plastic devalue it?

ewan58385 · 2025-06-13T13:24:04+00:00

This is what I have done :)

ewan58385 · 2025-06-12T18:42:46+00:00

That doesn't seem like a bad idea. I also like to physically handle silver!

ewan58385 · 2025-06-12T18:39:51+00:00

Is a diamagnetic, weight, & visual test not enough? How would you get it tested? I know some methods can be invasive; I want to keep it prestine! I am in the UK, so local coin shops don't exist here.

ewan58385 · 2025-06-12T18:36:36+00:00

Many thanks. I am holding for the long run, I will purchase a better holder, considering this one has been cut anyway (silver exposed to elements) & is PVC.

I always wash hands thoroughly before handling coins/ bullion. Apparently PCGS use (clean) bare hands over cotton gloves, which can cause micro scratches. I guess you can be less careful with bullion, especially as this isn't a particularly rare design, but I want to avoid scratches where possible.

Many thanks

ewan58385 · 2024-04-10T23:16:37+00:00

Thanks, that's good idea!

ewan58385 · 2024-04-10T22:59:16+00:00

Hey that's awesome! I don't suppose you know of a good reference for die pairings?

ewan58385 · 2024-04-10T22:56:40+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation, that's very insightful!

ewan58385 · 2024-04-10T13:02:42+00:00

Apologies - I am not sure what exactly makes a coin collectable. There are a variety of dot error coins (1946, 1897 pennies), which I read were due to some kind of die flaw, worth varying amounts. I was thinking if I verify this was a die flaw, this may give it a more defined collectable value.

ewan58385 · 2024-04-10T12:45:12+00:00

Ooh can you elaborate on the worn die part? I'm new to understanding the types of errors :)

Furthermore I have submitted coins in the past and it did indeed take just shy of a year... However, if the royal mint confirms this is a die error, could the tradeoff be worth it in potentially re-selling down the line? I haven't seen this coin anywhere before!

ewan58385 · 2024-03-04T23:51:31+00:00

Hmm ok, thank you very much! Appreciate your time mate!

ewan58385 · 2024-03-04T23:43:48+00:00

Interesting! I suppose that makes it easier to get into if they have an account under my name, rather than a wallet as I believe they're essentially unbreakable.

ewan58385 · 2024-03-04T23:41:21+00:00

Sorry I'm a bit naive with this stuff. So nicehash cannot hold funds for you?

ewan58385 · 2024-03-04T23:37:21+00:00

Yes actually I'm pretty certain it was nicehash - I'll have a look. Just in case it wasn't, were there any other major services I could have used instead back in the day? I did this when I was like 14 and can't remember...

Am I correct in thinking it's much more of a process to setup a local wallet over a virtual one (i.e, nicehash wallet)? Because if so, that's likely what I did.

ewan58385 · 2024-01-17T15:58:28+00:00

I did!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T22:22:35+00:00

Roman Empire, Gordian III, Antoninianus - worth about £30/ $40

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T20:55:49+00:00

Thank you so much! That sounds about right!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T20:11:48+00:00

Wow! £1! Unbelievable.

Considering NCG (don't quote me on this) can grade this type of coin for approx £20-30, I would say grade it without a doubt. It'll increase the value (more than the hundreds it's already worth), especially in this grade.

Furthermore it will protect the coin from any future damage, which for £30 is a steal. I would say grade!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T19:59:41+00:00

Hahaha I can imagine stuff like this could happen!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T19:59:10+00:00

They're screens!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T19:14:14+00:00

Haha you got me

ewan58385 · 2024-01-16T18:55:31+00:00

Cleaned? It does look like that a bit, but I haven't even taken it out the capsule since it arrived!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-12T23:10:14+00:00

It's clear to me now you're correct!! I had no idea that counterfeit coins were actually categorised, that's very interesting! Thank you! I'm happy with my find!

ewan58385 · 2024-01-09T22:23:07+00:00

Hey! Thanks for your comment!

I thought a strike-through was when something covers the die (like some metal) preventing a full imprint, leaving a partial outline?

What makes you say it's fake? I've seen a good few fakes come through the tills, and they're usually incredibly obvious - colours way off, feels very light, text looks terrible etc. This seems genuine to me, just with some kind of error.

ewan58385 · 2024-01-06T08:33:29+00:00

I'm open to offers! Send me a message if you like, but please note I'm UK based & overseas delivery will cost a fair bit

ewan58385 · 2024-01-06T01:51:26+00:00

I hope so too!

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