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Valued Member
Australia
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I've tried all three methods described in the Verdi-Care instruction sheet, including the toothpick method. However, I must admit that I have been doing it very lightly, for fear of scratching the coin. Perhaps, I need to wield the toothpick a little more aggressively. Since the 1936 penny is probably unsavageable by other means, I'm going to try that now and post the results, for better or worse. UPDATE: After about two hours of more assertive toothpicking, I'm pleased to be able to say that the coin presents a significantly improved appearance. Unfortunately, the scan, which highlights the verdigris, doesn't actually do it justice. The verdigris seems to be lingering in areas like the denticles which are very hard to get at, even with a toothpick. However, in real life these areas are nowhere near as apparent as they are in the scan.  Edited by jimjamtwo
11/30/2013 03:38 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Nicely done, it looks great! I just wanted to make sure you had tried this way as you mentioned soaking it for a while but not the toothpick part. Again, very nicely done it looks 100% better! As for the denticles, maybe a sharp rose thorn? Should have a finer tip than a toothpick and is soft enough where it shouldn't damage the coin at all. Good luck! |
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Valued Member
Australia
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NathanASE, the coin was first soaked for 24, then again for 48 hours. I would imagine this helped weaken the verdigris. I have no idea what to do about the denticles, but I'll probably soak some parts of the surface for a while before having another go!
Thanks for emphasising the toothpick method!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I have done this method on and off for a week and more to get bad areas. You are doing it right , let it soak for 24+ hours, dry and do again.
That one under the chin will not come totally off.
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 United States
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Persistence, for the win! Looking good. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
If at first you don't succeed, try again!!
I agree, persistence should work on this coin.
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12/03/2013 10:47 am
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United States
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I have no idea what to do about the denticles, but I'll probably soak some parts of the surface for a while before having another go! Something sharper than a toothpick is called for here. I'm partial to rose thorns; others go to the effort of acquiring porcupine quills. I'm no real fan of the latter, as quills have backward-facing barbs which limit their ultimate sharpness. It's summer where you are; I suspect you'll be able to find rose plants somewhere. If that "somewhere" happens to be your neighbor's yard, please exercise tactical caution when you raid it.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I found an 1864L Indian cent that has some dark green on it, one dealer in the coin club says its PVC damage. Will it affect the coin to try Acetone first since I already have that or better I wait and get some verdi-care? The Indian is in great shape otherwise and I'm planning to get $100+ out of it if I don't mess it up. Thanks for any help, I also found a nice Hobo nickel same week - not bad for crh. HH Mark |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wouldn't be afraid to soak it in acetone. I've never had an Indian change color. I would get some Verdi-care and put a drop on the affected area and let it soak for a day or two and then gently pick away at it with a toothpick. Experiment with a less valuable coin first. An example... https://goccf.com/t/152097Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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12/08/2013 2:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
655 Posts |
The results look great!
I'm wondering however, if the coins were submitted for grading would they be tagged as "cleaned"?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't know but there wasn't much value before for the 1909.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks for the response. I'll give it a try tonight. HH Mark
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Great conservation Raymo!
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United States
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Great conservation Raymo!
Thanks, I love that stuff and use it quite often. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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