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New Member
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Not sure if I did this right. I placed it next to a nickel..  Edited by Cass1260
08/22/2017 11:33 am
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New Member
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You're right. I shouldn't have put chlorine on it but I really didn't know any better. Most of the tarnish came off.
Not putting anything else on it!
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Bedrock of the Community
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The tissue test results look interesting. Enough so that a specific gravity test should be run. That would be definitive. If it IS a 40% silver half, your chlorine test and subsequent cleaning off of the tarnish has already reduced it's value by probably 50%. |
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Really? Hindsight is 20/20. What is a gravity test?
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New Member
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Never mind. I googled it. I'm just going to have to take it to someone to look at. I can't find anyone in my area-the closest coin shop is two hours away. I'll let you all know what they say.
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Pillar of the Community
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This thread is really disturbing that chemicals are being put on a possible collectable coin. There is a XRF gun that is used to determin silver content that does no harm to the coin in any way. Often at coin show someone will have a XRF for use on possible counterfiet coins. The X Ray Flouresent - (XRF) can provide measurements of gold and silver and these tests take only seconds and leave no marks.
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Valued Member
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She said she put Chlorine on it and it Tarnished Immediately, don't think it will help the Grade unless she might be able to remove the Tarnish with some Acetone
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Pillar of the Community
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Live and learn.
Youtube can be good and bad reference, either way hoping that you do have a gem.
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Bedrock of the Community
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A jeweler may have ways to test for silver as well, especially one who buys silver and gold. Just make sure the coin is handled correctly and non-destructive tests only!  It seems a little daunting but, as I mentioned earlier, a specific gravity test should really be done. If you missed my previous post with links: Quote:I agree that a Specific Gravity Test should be performed. Here are a couple links regarding the process: http://goccf.com/t/39666Read swamperbob's post here: http://goccf.com/t/24689#201659  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
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A jeweler may have ways to test for silver as well, especially one who buys silver and gold. Good idea...I was also wondering if any colleges/universities would have the right equipment as well. Sometimes they are willing to help out. |
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What about a nearby high school? John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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IMO, I'd just send it in for grading and be done with it. Will be expensive if you just send 1 coin in by itself though.
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If you send it in use ANACS, it is the least expensive. John1 |
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unless she might be able to remove the Tarnish with some Acetone Acetone wouldn't do anything and anyway they already said they rubbed the tarnish off. |
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