Visual Reference Of Steps Taken To Restore Metal Detecting Coins - Polarity Ladder

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DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 03/04/2025 10:36 am This video highlights the primary steps I take when restoring a metal detecting find. In this example, a 1921 Morgan dollar. But more specifically, I employ @BadThad's Polarity Ladder as the first 3 steps and you can see how effective it really is. I think all detectorists should consider the Polarity Ladder as a mandatory starting point. ME-RKU8Y6UE I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24976 Posts	Posted 03/04/2025 11:42 am Excellent video, DOCC! You did a fantastic job documenting the effectiveness of each of the steps. And your coin came out looking great! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 03/04/2025 1:27 pm I have never heard of the sodium sesquicarbonate before. Can you tell us more about that? Is it the same thing as TSP found in box stores? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/04/2025 2:06 pm Outstanding! 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
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 03/04/2025 5:33 pm MisterT - it has a long track record for processing ancients. I stumbled on it a few years back reading an article published by a museum conservator. It is my go to for step four 99% of the time. Solution ratio and soak times are key to success. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7001 Posts	Posted 03/04/2025 10:20 pm Wow great results...thank you making and sharing this video.... Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2215 Posts	Posted 03/05/2025 9:20 pm Good work, thanks for taking the time to make the video and sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
jerrytheplater Valued Member United States 73 Posts	Posted 04/08/2026 5:58 pm Any suggestions for a glass jar that seals well enough to contain Acetone vapors? I purchased Weighing bottles with ground glass lids and they did not really work. Maybe its because I didn't buy actual Kimax or Pyrex brand? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JM38CF...d_asin_title Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 04/08/2026 8:22 pm I use mini mason jars - 4oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YRC9SX...title_4&th=1 And I use this brand for the lids. Never had an issue with disintegration of the seal part. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9D2YK...title_1&th=1 I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
jerrytheplater Valued Member United States 73 Posts	Posted 04/09/2026 08:34 am Thank you very much DOCC!! The silicone lid is exactly what is needed!! I have so many other uses for them. 45 years ago when I sold honey from my hives (no longer a beekeeper) in glass qt mayonnaise jars I bought a bag of 500 plastic lids that had a "leak proof" seal. Well, the seals don't work to keep silica gel desiccant dry after 45 years. Silicone will. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 04/09/2026 09:25 am I somehow missed this outstanding video when you first published it. Thank you very much DOCC for sharing your knowledge. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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