IanB

http://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins?main_coin=2334 just found this, don't know if it answers all your questions but might answer some

Hi Vegas, welcome to the forum. Ian

I am going to take a guess and say that it will. It's just the length of time is unknown and down to loads of factors such as handling, storage and the environment. I imagine if it was stored in a vacuum and kept in the dark it would stay lustrous but what's the fun in that.

Pete, The book has arrived. Perfect condition and very informative. Thank you Ian

All 3 uncirculated. When do I get the prize??

Guy, The coins have arrived and very pleased with both. Lovely toning especially on the 1904. Thank you Ian

I will have that as well please. Ian

Me please. Ian

Thanks Guy, I have one in the post at the moment. Could you PM me the price for your one please. Ian

I have been looking for a 1904 penny for a while. Anyone selling one.

I will have the crown please.

If it's still available I will have it Pete.

Thanks for the explanation, it's really nice to get such a well thought out response

I take your point the grade of a coin is dependant on the wear of the coin. However in this case the initial assessment of the coin was that it was horrible but with some TLC it's become a much more desirable item.

Sorry Rob but I have no idea what your comments mean? i was just asking if the process had possibly raised the grading of the coin.

Wow, I am impressed. That is a significant improvement. Do you think that the Verdicare has raised the grading of the coin?

Is there any chance of having a side by side before and after picture on the same post. I am scrolling up and down and my brain is not as fast as it used to be. thanks Ian

It's like a bus, I look for one for ages and then several turn up at once.?

Thank you for the tip on where to look Matt. I have never thought to look there previously. I have also been pointed towards one by Pete. So now I am spoilt for choice. The difference in price between the two LCA coins is huge, the expensive one, I am sure is a good coin but not for me. I will try and photograph the final choice and post it, but my attempts at photograph so far are best deleted

Have you tried asking her to trim down her collection of shoes, handbags and pretty things for the house? Then there would be plenty of space for your coins??

Pink Floyd have a lot to answer for.

I think my M&S underpants have a spell on them. I buy a pack of them and within 3 months they have all disappeared, along with my M&S socks. Do you think this is a clever trick by M&S or should I be worried about an underwear thief working in my area?

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Paul O don't take It personally, you were looking to sell, offers were made you did not want to take them up and you decided to sell elsewhere. Hope you sold them but that does not stop us making a comment or two. Grow up and stop acting liking a child. It's just a coin.

Mike, I had to contact him and ask for the list. I was on his mailing list but did not get this latest one.

It's just my opinion but I believe that if a piece of verdigris is flicked off and there is nothing left on the coin and the coin is not exposed to an environment that encourage the reaction needed for verdigris to occur then it will not come back. The problem we have is controlling the factors that cause it. If we think about the above example of a coin with a spot of verdigris that is loose on the surface, at some point the conditions were perfect for it to start appearing maybe it was a small piece of sweat from a finger or moisture from a breath. Whatever it was it landed on the coin and started the reaction with the metal, maybe it was stored in a room with fluctuations in temperature and a spot formed. Then someone comes along and flicks it off, as long as it loose and comes away clean and completely then that verdigris is gone. If verdigris reappears on the coin then the conditions for it to be there have not been controlled e.g. Poor handling, storage, temperature etc.