Got My 2019 W Reverse Proof Today

[Rowdyricster]

I dont like the plastic bag it's in, but it's a very nice cent!

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[VAB2013]

Nice 2019W Proof! At least yours doesn't have the blemishes on the obverse! But... is that a hit at Lincoln's eyebrow or a reflection from the plastic bag? Link to Coin World article regarding these blemishes and the safety of the plastic bag. https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-co...cents.all.html

[Rowdyricster]

Hahaha....I didn't even notice that in the pic, so I frantically pulled the coin out to look again....happy to report it is only a reflection. And, thanks for the link. I just subscribed to Coin World a couple days ago, and look forward to reading through some of the digital past issues when I have time. Will's knowledge is over my head (for now), but I'm excited to read the articles he has published, too.

[makecents]

Very nice Rowdy, great looking coin and pics!!

[Rowdyricster]

Thanks! I was surprised how good they turned out. Those were taken with my phone.

[GrumpyEd]

The frosted fields look great.
I'm not sure about the bust, it might be the plastic but it doesn't look fully mirrored from the pic.

I have the feeling that so many of these were blemished that if you get a nice one it will be a tough coin.

[Rowdyricster]

The frosted fields look great.
I'm not sure about the bust, it might be the plastic but it doesn't look fully mirrored from the pic.

I have the feeling that so many of these were blemished that if you get a nice one it will be a tough coin.

Thanks, Ed. I think it's just the plastic...and the lighting in that pic.

[VAB2013]

Rowdy, I would think that the plastic bag is air sealed... but if you dislike the bag and want to holder it here is a Coin World Premier Coin Holder at Wizard Supply that looks pretty nice. Let's see what the guys recommend because there's no way to air seal this holder. https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/coi...1856-date.html

[Rowdyricster]

Rowdy, I would think that the plastic bag is air sealed... but if you dislike the bag and want to holder it here is a Coin World Premier Coin Holder at Wizard Supply that looks pretty nice. Let's see what the guys recommend because there's no way to air seal this holder. https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/coi...1856-date.html

I was thinking about what to do with it last night. I sure dont want to put in a 2x2, but I'd love to get it out of that plastic! Recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, Viv!

[VAB2013]

I was thinking about what to do with it last night. I sure dont want to put in a 2x2, but I'd love to get it out of that plastic! Recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, Viv!

You're welcome! Let's see what the guys say... I'm not sure if taking it out of it's vacuum sealed environment is a good idea.

[GrumpyEd]

I doubt that any mint holder or bag is truly hermetic.
Proof sets are not air tight and neither are TPG slabs.

You can use anything like the self slab one Viv linked or air tite or air tight (2 different brands). (anything free of PVC) I would not bet that any are 100% hermetic so you still need to store them in a low humidity dark and cool place.

[VAB2013]

I doubt that any mint holder or bag is truly hermetic.
Proof sets are not air tight and neither are TPG slabs.

You can use anything like the self slab one Viv linked or air tite or air tight (2 different brands). (anything free of PVC) I would not bet that any are 100% hermetic so you still need to store them in a low humidity dark and cool place.

Perfect advice, thank you Ed!

[Rowdyricster]

Thank you for all the suggestions, Ed. Much appreciated.

[jfines69]

Cool... That plastic bag makes it look funny... Bet that wasn't easy at all to get the pics of!!!

[Rowdyricster]

Cool... That plastic bag makes it look funny... Bet that wasn't easy at all to get the pics of!!!

Not easy at all. The plastic has printing on it, so you have to move the coin around in the plastic just to look at it.