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1868 Schield nickle worth restoring ?

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  • NCICACFC
    NCICACFC
    • Apr 2014
    • 40
    #1

    1868 Schield nickle worth restoring ?

    I have been researching the process of restoring coins. I have a lot of mixed feelings on this in that is it just a fancy way to say cleaned ?
    Part of me knows we are running out of the higher grades of certain coins and since it is not all about value (money ) with me, I am asking what grade you think this coin would reach if restored ?
    Does anyone know if any of these restored coins even received grades in light of being restored ?
    Thanks
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  • wavysteps
    • Aug 2007
    • 1925
    #2
    Take a pig out of the sty, wash off all the mud and you still have a pig. It is the same way with a coin. All grading companies can spot a "cleaned" coin and it will always affect the grade.

    As for the grade of the above nickel, I would say VF-20 details, but with corrosion.

    BJ Neff
    Last edited by wavysteps; 06-04-2014, 10:35 AM.
    Member of: ANA, CCC, CONECA, Fly-in-club, FUN, NLG & T.E.V.E.C.

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    • NCICACFC
      NCICACFC
      • Apr 2014
      • 40
      #3
      flying pigs....

      Thanks for the reality check
      Ron

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      • Merlin8971
        • Jan 2013
        • 268
        #4
        Cleaned vs Restored

        If an individual "cleans" a coin with chemicals the coin becomes "unworthy". HOWEVER, if you PAY PCGS they will do a professional restore (with chemicals) BUT the coin will RETAIN its value. Potatoes Patatos.

        Personally, I "wash" some of my older coins with Dawn. I figure if Dawn does not hurt petrolium covered water fowl, it will not hurt a coin. I do not use any chemicals that remove patina, spots, etc.

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        • NCICACFC
          NCICACFC
          • Apr 2014
          • 40
          #5
          Cleaning Coins

          Thanks for the reply I guess I left out a few preps when I first posted.
          Of course I was referring to PCGS. I was interested that these restored coins retained their value.

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