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Bedrock of the Community
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Who said "Don't clean coins"?
This is a worthy exception.
So long as you are prepared to take a risk, and know what you are doing.
Ask museums who display ancient coins. They know what they are doing, and what risks are involved.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice impaired proof.   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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Doesn't electrolysis remove a layer of metal? If so, how did PCGS not notice that? John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Cool outcome. When you put the coin up for sale, will you disclose what's been done with the piece? Perhaps 'conserved'? Thanks.
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07/15/2021 07:31 am
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n the down side now I'll need more counter space, that should make my girl real happy... You should see my desk! Quote:
This is a worthy exception. So long as you are prepared to take a risk, and know what you are doing.
Yup. In this case I believed that the benefit greatly outweighed the risk, and in this case it did. That's why I took measures carefully and step by step. Quote:
Nice impaired proof. I wouldn't consider it impaired as only containments on the surface was removed, not the surface itself. Given the fragile surfaces of proofs, if the surfaces themselves were messed with, it'd be very apparent.  Quote:
Doesn't electrolysis remove a layer of metal? If so, how did PCGS not notice that? When done improperly, yes it does, when done properly no. Electrolysis has been a method of conservation used for a long time, and NCS and PCGS still use it today for conservation. It's great for removing crust and stubborn haze, but only in certain cases. In this case, I sent the coin to him and asked if he though it'd be safe or effective to try it on this particular coin. He's had decades of experience focused in conservation, and so if he felt that it'd be a good choice I left it to him. The coin post treatment is still fully proofy with zero disruptions in the luster. You would be completely unable to tell this coin from a "fully original" example. Personally though, I much prefer the after to the before, and as this is a coin I purchased for retail, I took the course of action I deemed the best to make the coin the most marketable. Quote:
Cool outcome. When you put the coin up for sale, will you disclose what's been done with the piece? Perhaps 'conserved'? Thanks No reason to do so. NGC and PCGS don't put conserved on their slabs when they do, and neither have I. If asked I'd tell the truth and say yes, but when a coin is properly conserved the coin should receive no hairlines or damage and therefor no reduction in grade or comment. Obviously, if a forum member is interested in the coin they would likely be aware since this thread exists, but I think in most cases people would rather have the conserved coin to the unconserved. |
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Good job! I really think that people get all up in arms when a coin is improved. This coin looks great (well for a Ben, all Ben's are ugly). I would believe that 50% or more of all 100 year old bright as new coins were "treated"
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Good job! I really think that people get all up in arms when a coin is improved. This coin looks great (well for a Ben, all Ben's are ugly). I would believe that 50% or more of all 100 year old bright as new coins were "treated" Most likely. If done right, you'd never know and it only helps the coin (removing PVC and haze in this case). If done wrong it only hurts (cleaning). As to the all are ugly, I had a few part of this sub even YOU might admit are nice, those I'll post shortly.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Here are some in hand photos post treatment, prior to the slabbing obviously.   |
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Impressive.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks for the video, Grape. While I would never try this myself on any coin of value, it's something I'll probably play with on some junk coins I've got.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Grape- are you able to share the name and info of the conserver that you use.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Absolutely. Martin Soliano at Golden Eagle in Laurel, Maryland. I'm not sure what he charges as he's been kind enough to do the work for me at no cost in the past.
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