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Pillar of the Community
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Hello CCF friends, I came across this Antietam half on ebay today, and I'm quite interested. Of all of the 50 classic commems, a circulated Antietam and Gettysburg are the ones I want the most of all. Of course, being late '30s issues, they're tough to find circulated. So when I saw this one, wow. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134774618295The reverse is obviously circulated, which is great. However, both sides have some strange green residue. Could that be PVC damage? What do you all think of the coin?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Overall, I like the piece. That could be PVC residue, or just a light accumulation of misc. crud. A leisurely soak in acetone might do wonders--if the coin was in-hand, of course.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Looks good to me. I see an authentic F20/VF25 range coin. Tough classic silver commemorative to obtain in this honestly circulated state. I don't see any surface problems that would cause me to shy away. If the coin is in your price range, go for it! Here is my PCGS VF35 Antietam for comparison:  Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. Edited by nickelsearcher
10/29/2023 06:46 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pleased to let you all know I bought it!! Made an offer of $415, which is IMO a great price for any problem-free Antietam, and they took it!
My first late-'30s, truly difficult circ commem, and it's an Antietam to boot! Can't wait to get it and post new pics!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Congratulations! This is a difficult to obtain circulated classic silver commemorative. I paid $600 for mine in 2013, so I say you did well on the price.  Looking forward to your photos once you have the coin in hand. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Congrats!
As ijn1944 noted above, the greenish hue of the coin could point to PVC issues. I would suggest a close inspection when you receive it and consider ijn1944's suggestion of an acetone soak if you believe PVC is at play.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Moderator
United States
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Congratulations! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1379 Posts |
She's here!!!! The green tint is a bit less noticable in hand. One thing I wonder about is that the obverse looks less circulated than the reverse. But overall I think I am keeping it!   |
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very nice piece! |
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Valued Member
United States
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Congrats on your addition to yout collection! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congrats, that's an attractive coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very nice, looking good. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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Moderator
United States
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Outstanding! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very nice indeed, big fan!
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