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Archraz
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 Posted 11/07/2009 6:43 pm
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So about a year ago I plucked a horribly PVC damaged, but still rather high-grade, 1901 British Penny out of a junk box. She went right into olive oil and I pretty much forgot about her. So here She is. What do you guys think?
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hippiebrian
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triggersmob
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Posted 11/07/2009 7:02 pm
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Olive oil works wonders. I have some coins that have been in oil for about 2 years. They are getting better every time I look.
With damage from PVC though, I found that usually comes straight off with acetone.
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just carl
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Archraz
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Posted 11/07/2009 7:27 pm
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Thanks, guys! I'm glad that she turned out so well.
just carl- yep, I did in fact put her in some acetone for a few days. She looked a wee bit better, but much improvement was needed. So a year in olive oil and then she was rinsed.
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Archraz
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Posted 11/07/2009 7:49 pm
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Since what has afflicted my penny may not just be PVC damage, how well does olive oil tackle problems relating to corrosion and verdigris?
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vermontensium
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Posted 11/07/2009 8:41 pm
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Looks good. I have a ground find 1916 Lincoln Cent that I have been soaking in olive oil for about 8 months. It looks better than it did. I'll post pics soon.
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Archraz
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Posted 11/07/2009 10:55 pm
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vermontensium- Very cool! I would be very interested in seeing your LWC.
Does anyone else have a coin that was greatly improved by a good soak in olive oil that they would like to show off?
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CoyoteMoss
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Posted 11/08/2009 08:51 am
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Olive Oil - never tried that, but looks like it does work rather well, but wow--- for a whole year? Obviously, I know nothing about it, but would think if it hasn't helped after a couple weeks then it's not going to? Thanks for posting this and sharing. Another Education Plus for Coin Community members. Thanks !
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just carl
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