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mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1943 Posts	Posted 06/15/2026 2:44 pm how should I try and remove this spot on the reverse on the bottom part of the belly--don't know what it is--should I try acetone first and then verdi-care--opinions--thanks-- Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25733 Posts	Posted 06/15/2026 3:38 pm Bad Thad's Polarity Ladder: https://goccf.com/t/57008#447106 Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 06/15/2026 3:59 pm I agree, start there. Then, maybe Verdi-Care. Not sure I would go beyond that 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19265 Posts	Posted 06/15/2026 9:22 pm Agree with all above. Let us know the outcome. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75331 Posts	Posted 06/15/2026 10:00 pm Standing by. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98753 Posts	Posted 06/15/2026 11:06 pm careful with the spot removal, you may expose fresh shiny metal that is protected from toning under that spot. I bought a details Buff that had a spot removed then graded - I knew that I was going to remove it from the holder so it was not a huge thing for me, but if you are going to have yours graded, be careful Here id the slab of mine that I bought. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 06/16/2026 09:09 am Quote: careful with the spot removal, you may expose fresh shiny metal that is protected from toning under that spot. This is true. 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
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1943 Posts	Posted 06/16/2026 09:38 am will leave as is- Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3675 Posts	Posted 06/16/2026 10:37 am Can you get a better closeup of the spot? It probably is corrosion, but I'm not entirely sure from the photo. There's an outside chance it could be a slag inclusion rather than the usual "red rot" on the Buffs. If it is corrosion, I agree with leaving it alone. What's under it likely would be better off unseen. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 06/16/2026 10:54 am Quote: will leave as is- It is for the best. 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
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2287 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 11:10 pm This coin doesn't need to be graded anyways. I would practice on spot removing and use this as a learning lesson. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Sharkman Valued Member United States 466 Posts	Posted 06/28/2026 03:37 am I would not try. Report this Post to the Staff
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