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Bedrock of the Community
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Personally, I'd continue with diluted Verdi-care. Appears very unstable in this state.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Glad I read this, I thought they stopped making Verdi-care.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd continue with diluted Verdi-care I've never actually used Verdi care, It's a bit expensive delivery wise to the UK. I have seen a lot of images, before and after, using it and the results look quite impressive. I might buy a small amount to try it out if it's really worth it? Kev. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You could soak in a solution of sodium sesquicarbonate for a few days at room temperature to remove some of the green material.
Formula for sodium sesquicarbonate solution:
10.6 g of sodium carbonate (washing soda) and 8.4 g of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 100 ml of distilled water
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Thanks seeker, I will give that a shot. I will get a few good pictures for a before and after theme.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Here is the coin after an overnight soak as suggested. It's back in soak, only removed it to take half way pictures. Quite impressed with the mixture, coin in hand you can actually see some silvering showing. Obverse Before and after :-   Reverse Before and after :-   Sorry about the different picture sizes. Kev Edited by MetDet71
12/18/2024 09:47 am
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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You have to be careful and watch the coin as sodium sesquicarbonate will strip the patina.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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OK, thanks for the warning Victor, I'll keep an eye on it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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here are two that I cleaned with sodium sesquicarbonate   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Very nice results... I have quite a few that need cleaning in this way but will wait to see how this one turns out. You have some really nice coins Victor and I always like seeing them when you post.
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here are two that I cleaned with sodium sesquicarbonate Impressive!  Quote:
I have quite a few that need cleaning in this way but will wait to see how this one turns out. Good luck!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Good luck! Thank you.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I have taken the coin out of soak and dried it then brushed it off with a very stiff toothbrush. I didn't want to risk harming the coin. So here are the last two pics of the result, I must say, I am pleased with how it has turned out.   |
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Nice work @met. The remaining green stuff seems to be very adherent which I think is good news.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Looking better! |
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