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Potential 1909 S Indian Head Found In Grab Bag

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robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 03/15/2024 1:33 pm agree. LONG acetone bath (don't let it all evaporate out), then a 'very soft' toothbrush (the ones for toddlers). If and only if there is an S, then Verdicare. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/15/2024 2:56 pm This coin has been through a fire. Good luck. I don't think anything will help. Report this Post to the Staff
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 03/15/2024 3:41 pm I ordered VertiCare (60 ml) this morning. I pulled the coin out of my covered container and brushed with a toothbrush and some stuff was removed. I put it back in the container for a another 4 hours. Report this Post to the Staff
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 03/16/2024 10:53 pm Ok... The Big Reveal! After over a total of 30 hours of 4 to 8 hour soaks and tooth brushing I found an S under the crud! The acetone worked wonders. The coin has dings and wear, but it is a 1909 S Indian Head. I am pretty jacked and I will be heading back to my local coin shop to see if any grab bags are still available. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 03/16/2024 11:15 pm Wow! That's pretty amazing - congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
Coiniverus New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/16/2024 11:47 pm Nfine- I looked up and learned what a bezel was, thank you!! Report this Post to the Staff
ttkoo Pillar of the Community Australia 2563 Posts	Posted 03/17/2024 02:50 am Yes, I agree, amazing results, well done. Gotta love the grab bag! The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient. Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3663 Posts	Posted 03/17/2024 7:47 pm Nice find, congrats! The end result was far better than I was expecting after seeing your first pics... Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/ My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/17/2024 8:00 pm Remarkable transformation, congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25589 Posts	Posted 03/17/2024 9:01 pm That's fantastic, Jimbo! But I would go easy on those grab-bags. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5792 Posts	Posted 03/17/2024 10:44 pm Big congrats on the find and mint mark. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
apcol258 Valued Member United States 202 Posts	Posted 03/18/2024 08:07 am Coin looks so much better. Nice score! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 03/18/2024 12:36 pm Looking good! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 3:12 pm That's absolutely amazing and nice work. Better results than I expected as well! A final word of advice, give it a final dip (rinse) in acetone before applying the Verdicare. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 10:45 pm That is an incredible find - and great job on getting the gunk off so you can see the details.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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