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brixxx27 Valued Member United States 123 Posts	Posted 12/08/2013 5:07 pm in a local store today I receive this 1968 s gold colored coin,pretty shining.but it have what it appear to be a dirt spot on lincolns forehead,looks like rust.i dont want to clean it because a friend told me if you clean it the coin been damaged.what can I do? * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

wert Rest in Peace 1988 Posts	Posted 12/08/2013 10:29 pm That is a bullet hole..haha..sorry, that was a bad joke..I would not clean it. Report this Post to the Staff
RogerRamjet Valued Member United States 172 Posts	Posted 12/08/2013 11:35 pm Pure acetone, with the emphasis on pure, is a coin-safe organic solvent. Depending upon the composition of the contaminant, acetone might dissolve it. Don't rub it or rinse it with anything. Just a quick dip to see if the spot dissolves and then let it air dry before putting it in a holder. Hardware stores are the most common place to find pure acetone. Look for 99% or higher. Follow all safety warnings. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 12/09/2013 12:08 am If acetone won't remove the stain, I wouldn't bother going any further with it. If it remains, it is either a sulfide or an oxide stain. Either you accept it or you don't. For me, it is quite acceptable. Report this Post to the Staff
brixxx27 Valued Member United States 123 Posts	Posted 12/09/2013 10:44 am than you so much guys I ll try the pure acetone and let you know Report this Post to the Staff
CoinDan98 Pillar of the Community United States 1053 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 01:52 am Beautiful coin. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19961 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 4:28 pm Honestly, it's not worth the effort. These are plentiful and cheap in that grade. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
solotime Pillar of the Community United States 2311 Posts	Posted 12/13/2013 12:10 am Use a q-tip and ONLY rub it very soft. Never clean coins. It would ruin the value!! to CCF. Report this Post to the Staff
billymac11 Pillar of the Community United States 613 Posts	Posted 12/19/2013 12:27 pm 68s always seem so well struck. It's a nice looking coin regardless. Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1748 Posts	Posted 12/19/2013 11:54 pm Looks like a carbon spot, which is in the metal itself. Leave it alone. Report this Post to the Staff
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