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Moderator
 United States
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Looking back into the pictures of my 1909-S Lincoln CentI had this coin for years going back to maybe the 1980's. It had lived in a Whitman folder all these years and when I switched over to the Dansco albums in 2021 I just popped it onto the hold where it was going to live forever (or so I thought) After getting my 1909-S VDB coin. I went back and saw how grungy the 1909-S was, all caked over with who knows what. So now, I plan on taking it out and giving it an Acetone swim or a few days to see what happens. condition wise it appears to be in nice shape so lets see what gets revealed Here is the before image:   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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You may need a Q-tip and maybe a tooth pick carefully.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Start with a looooooong soak, see what transpires, then go from there. Looks like fun.
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Moderator
 United States
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Yeah, some light mechanical work might be needed after a very long soak
Thanks for the comments and ideas. I'll post up updates as needed
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Standiing by, looks pretty nasty.
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Moderator
United States
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yes it does - never really looked at it for a long time and way back when - I always heard "Don't clean your coins" - so I never did..
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Valued Member
United States
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I've used acetone on Nickels with success but never tried cents. I was under the impression the copper was very reactive, but that coin has a lot crude should come off nicely with a soak and a loosened Q-Tip. Fingers crossed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think something more agressive than acetone is needed.
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Moderator
United States
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I think something more aggressive than acetone is needed. Have anything to suggest? I'm open for ideas. I just don't want to devalue this semi Key coin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You could give Verdi-Care a shot and see what happens.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Always use the Polarity Ladder®!
#1 soak for 24 hours in distilled water (sealed container).
From the look of the obverse residue, you need to tread lightly. If you just start hammering it with organic solvents, you could make it uglier. The black gunk looks mostly organic to me, xylene is a next possible step after water depending on what results you get.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You could give Verdi-Care a shot and see what happens. I think I see some light corrosion lurking. Ultimately, it's probably the best option but I'd like to see what plain old water does first - it is an 09S, worth being more careful than usual.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You could give Verdi-Care a shot and see what happens. I think I see some light corrosion lurking. Ultimately, it's probably the best option but I'd like to see what plain old water does first - it is an 09S in ~VF grade, worth being more careful than usual. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Moderator
United States
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That is a nasty looking coin albeit semi key date. Looking forward to your results
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Moderator
United States
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Thanks everyone. I'll try that xylene to see if it helps... (I'll have to create some distilled water for additional soaks as well..
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Valued Member
United States
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A coin talk article reveals some people claim acetone can discolor copper coins but xylene won't. Xylene will remove organic stuff. From personal experience, be cautious ... it is powerful solvent and use in open area. Cover skin and eyes.
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