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I think Paul can attest to the thrill of watching a dirt find restore into something visually appealing. His recent Buffalo project is a case in point http://goccf.com/t/470429. To me it makes little difference if the coin in question is a common date or low value specimen. I still enjoy the challenge and consider the process to be practice for when the Mack Daddy comes out of the ground. Just wrapped up another IHC that is UNC (ED of course with green patination and black stains)   |
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Wow - that is a fantastic conservation/restoration job. Very well done.  I don't have any reason to know how to do this, but simply curious on the process and chemicals or solvents used. How did you learn to do this? is there internet guidance out there to get a novice started? Edit to add: I just read your signature line post on Alkali Washing. Very informative indeed. Edited by nickelsearcher
09/09/2024 08:46 am
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I am always amazed at the beauty beneath the buried crust, and how well you are able to bring it back to life! |
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Fantastic! |
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First pic, looks like its a goner, completely corroded beyond help. Amazing restoration. Edited by coin rejector
09/09/2024 11:47 am
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How did you learn to do this? is there internet guidance out there to get a novice started? Piles of research, reading, failures, and patience. Blog post sums up 90% of it - some deviations here and there for uncommon needs - like a long bath in mineral oil to break up cement-like encrustation. Quote:
First pic, looks like its a goner, completely corroded beyond help  Honestly, I never know what lies under the crud until I start. But, based on past restores, the type of buildup you see on this IHC tends to be very protective of the metal. Possibly repelling moisture or at least keeping the coin fairly dry. |
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You've done some very nice restoration work on those Indians.
Paul Bulgerin
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I find this sort of aggresive cleaning distasteful.  |
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I find this sort of aggresive cleaning distasteful To each his own, I'd prefer the restored version in a capsule any day. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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To each his own, I'd prefer the restored version in a capsule any day. This is a ground find. If you prefer the alternative, then just leave it in the ground.  |
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Had this been on any other web site I wouldn't have believed it.
Great job in pulling that coin out of that circle of crud.
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