1974 Eisenhower Proof Dollar going hazy

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1974 Eisenhower Proof Dollar going hazy

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Has anyone else had this problem with US Mint Proof Dollars in plastic cases? I have one that is going hazy. Just wondering what to do if I should leave as is or take out of case. I thought it was sealed but maybe the seal broker. Has allot of haze around the coin and a few marks that looks like corrosion. Any advice on what others are doing would be helpful so I can try to preserve the coin.
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These holders were, obviously, not airtight and so when stored in a humid area, what you re seeing is common. Since it is a proof, a quick dip in E-Z-Est (and then Thorough rinse preferably distilled water) will bring it back to what it looked like originally. The word quick is a literal word in this case. Just dip and rinse immediately. If its not all gone - do the same quick dip and rinse thoroughly again.
Too much will give a lifeless look to the coin. So just take it in steps as above and yo will be OK. I suggest getting an inexpensive proof dime or something and practicing just to get a feel for it.

Been there, done that.

Proofs coins done in this way are undetectable from one with no tarnish like yours. Years ago I had a coin dealer who used to be a professional grader show me this and tell me that this is acceptable. I am sure Daniel will concur.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
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Earl that's great advice and will try that. If I remove from holder, what would you recommend I place the coin into? I thought since it was in the holder that it was considered uncirculated so if I take it out, then does that change the grade of the coin? It was left in my care when my father passed away and I am new to coin collecting and want to do thing the best way possible to preserve his collection.

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#4 Unread post by Jerseyb »

You can just buy a capsule for it. Thats probably the best "holder". Also it will not affect the grade of the coin, its still uncirculated.

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#5 Unread post by Earle42 »

I thought since it was in the holder that it was considered uncirculated so if I take it out, then does that change the grade of the coin?
A bit of a misunderstanding.
First: This is a proof coin.

Second: The word uncirculated is a bit misunderstood by people new to the hobby (and some not so new 😊)

Uncirculated, in the hobby, doe not necessarily mean it was never in circualtion. Confusing, I know. But the term means a coin is in uncirculated condition. In other words, the coin is in as good a condition ("mint state") as they day it left the mint.

Third: The word proof indicates a specialized process was used to make the coin. It will always be a proof coin no matter how much damage it has and how terrible it looks.

Third: Go ahead and dip it. The put it into a capsule (look up Air Tite capsules online). I find eBay is typically the least expensive place and is where I get mine. You will need to make sure you are getting one for Eisenhower dollars since they come in different sizes.

Also...and I know some people will disagree...I am an old fogey with coins...proof coins used to be advertised as (from the mint) never touched by human hands. So being a bit OCD, I tend to use cotton gloves or a pair of coin tongs to hold/dip mine.

These are the best I have found, use, and love (also the least expensive on eBay):
Coin tongs (Reptile feeding tongs)
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8

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