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ElleJay New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 3:30 pm ... in a roll. As you can see, it's a mess and obviously damaged so I don't think it's worth anything. How can I clean it to where I can see details? Many thanks for any help. Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19229 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 3:52 pm I'd imagine the other side is in similar condition. I suspect it's well beyond restoration. Save it as a fun curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 3:55 pm Try a bath in acetone. Being it is in such bad condition, you can use regular nail polish remover. If it was in collectable condition, you should only use 100% pure acetone, like you get from a hardware store. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6617 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 4:04 pm https://www.lowes.com/pd/Norton-0-i...l/1000213189 But seriously. If it were mine. I would toss it in the back yard, and let it go Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 4:50 pm Agree, earth to earth. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 04/22/2023 4:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 632 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 5:04 pm Acetone won't help that coin; if you just want to "see what it looks like otherwise", try a soak in some 25% CLR solution. Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6617 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 5:13 pm I forget about CLR. I think I have a gallon around here somewhere. But still, this coin is not worthy. IMHO Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 5:20 pm Dig a hole 6 to 12 feet deep, drop in the cent, re-fill the hole. Let the next century archeologists try to figure out what went on here. 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
Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 632 Posts	Posted 04/22/2023 11:08 pm It has Bronze Disease now; if you see description again you'll know what it looks like Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 04/23/2023 2:17 pm I say keep it. All coins, especially a sad Indian penny, need a good home. Report this Post to the Staff
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