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United Kingdom Half Sovereign 1915 Texta Mark Removal

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I have a gold 1915 half sovereign with some texta pen marks on it. Is it possible to remove these without devaluation of the coin. To me and I am a novice it seems in fair condition and as such an approximate valuation please? I am in Australia.
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Tony
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Rynot55, your best bet would be a soak in pure acetone. That should remove the ink and will not harm your sovereign in any way.
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Thankyou Hondo
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As to value, 1915 is not a scarce date in any of the mints and this one is not in stunning condition, so value is straight bullion.
There is a mintmark I think on the ground below the dragon, but I can't make out which it is. M for Melbourne I suspect. Does not affect the value.
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I agree, acetone should work.
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