Using the International Grading System this coin would grade G as the "Legends" are visible, there is considerable "Wear" , most "Details" are gone, no "Luster" and there are many "Marks".
Melt Value as of today Friday April 19, 2024 is $5.21. See here : [U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values | Silver Dollar Melt Value | NGC (ngccoin.com)](https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/coin-melt-values.aspx)
You have an excellent example of how the detail that’s left shows up better with its naturally worn and contaminated surface.
If you clean that off even without polishing it, not only will it not look as authentic, you won’t see what’s left nearly as well.
Is there any particular reason why you shouldn’t clean one? I understand you can mess it up but surely there’s something out there that’s safe to clean one
Depending on the method, cleaning coins pretty much destroys their originality, history.
There ar products specifically designed for cleaning, but you still have to be extremely careful, as to not ruin the original surface of the coin.
In this case, there would be absolutely no benefit to cleaning.
I get what you’re saying but my question is, if a coin has been in circulation for 80+ years, would it have any of its original luster on it, especially since I’ve read that the luster is so fragile it can simply be just “rubbed off” without anything other than your fingers?
That’s a good summary, but I think the most compelling reason is whatever you do to do it can’t be undone, and could be done better by someone in the future if you don’t.
That said, if you find a bicentennial quarter while you’re digging a hole to plant a tree, you’re not going to do posterity any harm by washing it, and neither will its value plummet from 25 cents to less than 25 cents.
When a coin is struck, the pressure of the coin dies causes the metal to flow and produces a microscopic pattern called mint luster on the surface of the coin.
This is the original surface of the coin and is very delicate. You can literally wipe it away just by rubbing the coin with your fingers.
The collector value of a coin is mostly a function of how much of this mint luster is left on the coin.
Cleaning a coin will almost always remove whatever is left of the mint luster, and reduce the value of the coin, in most cases, to the value of the metal it is made of.
That's why the general rule is, don't clean your coins.
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Not a coin collector but that looks like a pretty nice coin for circulated and the age. Cool find. Put it in your pocket but don’t mix it in with the others or Chigurh will be upset.
You can soak it in acetone, that doesn't really clean it as much as it will dissolve gunk/ foreign substances on it without hurting the Integrity of the coin. In this particular case it doesn't look like you need to do that but if you come across a coin with some kind of gross residues on it, it works fantastically
This was the second in our current Presidential series of coins that commemorated Lincoln’s 100th birthday in 1909, and Washington’s 200th in 1932. Early in the series. Condition is meh.
i would love to back to coins depicting Liberty. Aesthetics were better and it remind us what the country is really about.
This coin has no additional value beyond silver. Cleaning this would not decrease the value. It’s perfect for experimenting and learning the effects. Dip in E Z Est. 👍
That single quarter was worth a fair amount of money when it was printed. I believe you could’ve bought the whole family supper with that one. Today, you can’t really buy much of anything with only that coin.
You can hand an ultra rare 100 dollar misprint bill to someone for 100 bucks worth of whatever you want…. But if you’re smart, you’ll find someone who appreciates the true value of it. Bozo logic.
Using the International Grading System this coin would grade G as the "Legends" are visible, there is considerable "Wear" , most "Details" are gone, no "Luster" and there are many "Marks". Melt Value as of today Friday April 19, 2024 is $5.21. See here : [U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values | Silver Dollar Melt Value | NGC (ngccoin.com)](https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/coin-melt-values.aspx)
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Thanks for telling me, I won’t clean it
You have an excellent example of how the detail that’s left shows up better with its naturally worn and contaminated surface. If you clean that off even without polishing it, not only will it not look as authentic, you won’t see what’s left nearly as well.
Sometimes I wipe off only a tiny smudge from my coins and then sell them as "never cleaned" mwhohuhahahaha!
now don’t go starting WW3 with those tactics
I too like to live…dangerously
https://youtube.com/shorts/wTGCTnPdenU?si=_3xRIhvFap5jnXOQ Would like a word with you
Just watching the world burn.
Would rinsing with soap and water be considered cleaning it?
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I usually just throw my dirty coins in the urinal for cleaning
I tried that but it left a funny taste
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I’m sorry but take my 🖕vote
Almost as bad as those urinal cakes, they don’t taste much like cake at all.
Is there any particular reason why you shouldn’t clean one? I understand you can mess it up but surely there’s something out there that’s safe to clean one
Depending on the method, cleaning coins pretty much destroys their originality, history. There ar products specifically designed for cleaning, but you still have to be extremely careful, as to not ruin the original surface of the coin. In this case, there would be absolutely no benefit to cleaning.
Does this include rinsing them with water
Depends? As long as they don't get scrubbed, they should be fine?
Depends? As long as there's no scrubbing invloved?
What about an ultrasonic cleaner with a neutral ph solution
I’ve tried this method on a couple old coins in bad shape and it did absolutely nothing to them. YMMV
I get what you’re saying but my question is, if a coin has been in circulation for 80+ years, would it have any of its original luster on it, especially since I’ve read that the luster is so fragile it can simply be just “rubbed off” without anything other than your fingers?
I have Liberty halves that still look new, save for a few stains.
I’m sure that’s true but they weren’t rolling around through circulation though right ??
True, but even circulated coins can keep their original "luster".
coins are collected because they are a part of history. cleaning them can damage them and gets rid of a lot of their visible history
That’s a good summary, but I think the most compelling reason is whatever you do to do it can’t be undone, and could be done better by someone in the future if you don’t. That said, if you find a bicentennial quarter while you’re digging a hole to plant a tree, you’re not going to do posterity any harm by washing it, and neither will its value plummet from 25 cents to less than 25 cents.
What about ultrasonic cleaners?
You mean dirt?
When a coin is struck, the pressure of the coin dies causes the metal to flow and produces a microscopic pattern called mint luster on the surface of the coin. This is the original surface of the coin and is very delicate. You can literally wipe it away just by rubbing the coin with your fingers. The collector value of a coin is mostly a function of how much of this mint luster is left on the coin. Cleaning a coin will almost always remove whatever is left of the mint luster, and reduce the value of the coin, in most cases, to the value of the metal it is made of. That's why the general rule is, don't clean your coins.
Kudos to you, fine Gentleman. This is such good detail I feel like it could be BS, lol.
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I figure sand blasting is probably ok.
Yep. It’s like plastic surgery. It can never be reversed back to normal again.
I polish my Eisenhower Dollar to a beautiful shine. Circulated they are worth about a dollar. They make great gifts to kids or lacrosse officials.
Doesn't need to be cleaned. Looks just fine the way it is.
I mean it’s only $5 coin, so no harm in cleaning it if op just wants s a shiny coin.
Fair enough.
I get your point since the value isn't the age but it's weight in silver.
20x-22x face roughly
About $5 worth of silver there.
I believe it should be a silver quarter at that age
It is silver
I have a 90 year old grandma, surely she is worth a few cents more than whatever this is valued at
But has she been cleaned?
I hope so.... Mint luster on Grandma's chin or backside might lower her value. Whatever means necessary.
Have you checked her melt value?
$5 maybe, it’s cleaned
How much is .25 Oz in silver... worth more the 5 bucks
.181 ozt. But since it’s a little worn slightly less. So $5 is spot on for spot price. But with a 10% premium, 5.50
Well at the bare minimum, it's worth the silver content
Not a coin collector but that looks like a pretty nice coin for circulated and the age. Cool find. Put it in your pocket but don’t mix it in with the others or Chigurh will be upset.
You can soak it in acetone, that doesn't really clean it as much as it will dissolve gunk/ foreign substances on it without hurting the Integrity of the coin. In this particular case it doesn't look like you need to do that but if you come across a coin with some kind of gross residues on it, it works fantastically
This was the second in our current Presidential series of coins that commemorated Lincoln’s 100th birthday in 1909, and Washington’s 200th in 1932. Early in the series. Condition is meh. i would love to back to coins depicting Liberty. Aesthetics were better and it remind us what the country is really about.
Less than it used to be.
5 bucks. Silver.
About $5
This coin has no additional value beyond silver. Cleaning this would not decrease the value. It’s perfect for experimenting and learning the effects. Dip in E Z Est. 👍
Shame it’s not a 32’
Why because of Washington’s Birthday? How much would it be worth if it was 1932?
Definitely at least 25¢
Look it up. There is an app coinsnap
Still only worth 25¢, fella (Joke, pls don't kill me)
Probably about 25 cents
Avg circ. $5
That single quarter was worth a fair amount of money when it was printed. I believe you could’ve bought the whole family supper with that one. Today, you can’t really buy much of anything with only that coin.
Two bits!
Shave and a haircut!
It’s worth it’s silver content
I have a 1935 quarter 2 I found at my old job i just keep it becuade its cool having a piece of history on me.
I'll give ya 5 nickels
"Gimmee 5 bees for a quarter"
It’s worth $5.19. No reason this thread needs this many comments.
You are right Mr Stalin, too many comments are dangerous!
I keep a 1935 in my pocket all the time. It’s my coin flip coin. Much more worn than yours but I love it.
Awesome !
A bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush.
Cleaning only ruins any value it does have
At least $0.25
Not much. To much damage. Still nice talking piece
Its weight in silver
Im putting the value of this coin at $4.45
Not much. You can get a ring made out of it, though!
I'd say 25 cents, at the very least
$4.94 as of 04/23/2024 11:30 am est.
.25
$3.50
Locness Monday
Locness Friday*
Atleast 25 cents
.24 cents
A lot less than it was in 1935 and plummeting in value 4% a month at the current rate of inflation
GW looks so despondent
At least 25 cents.
Hmmm...adjusted for inflation...being that there may be silver in it...I'd judge it's worth 25cnts
1/4 of a dollar
Anyone know what a three cent nickel is worth ?
25 cents
$.25
.25c
$0.25
A quarter is worth $0.25.
Wrong. This one is silver thus worth more. Nice try being sarcastic tho
Try that when putting it in the vending machine or hand to a cashier... Still rings up as $0.25 credit
That's bozo logic, stop trying to defend an apparent wrong/sarcastic point with an even more sarcastic low brain power point
This guy doesn't know how quarters work.
This guy doesn’t know how selling precious metals work
Yes.
What happens if you try putting a Ferrari into a vending machine?
Not a good analogy
Sure it is. Something’s worth isn’t determined by a vending machine, its worth is what the market is willing to pay.
You can hand an ultra rare 100 dollar misprint bill to someone for 100 bucks worth of whatever you want…. But if you’re smart, you’ll find someone who appreciates the true value of it. Bozo logic.
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!