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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I have bought a 1966 proof set from Roxburys on ebay from a single photo of the reverse sides in the blue case,  all are in petty good condition but when inspecting the obverse sides the 1cent coin has a horrible big spot of something on it.   Can I soak it in acetone without (further) ruining the coin? Please help .    Edited by crab eater
05/29/2026 03:25 am
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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That spot is not coming off.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10484 Posts |
That's a spot of corrosion that has leached out and has eaten into the metal surface - Sadly there is nothing that can be done for that coin.
EDIT: I'd get it out of there just in case...........
Edited by Marv65
05/29/2026 03:29 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree with all above--an unfortunate development which acetone will not address.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
24939 Posts |
Find another proof cent on ebay and replace it. At least it's not the 50 cents! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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@crab eater: Sorry, that cent is badly corroded and cannot be returned to original condition. I agree with all of the above posts, especially about replacing it with another proof cent.  Edited by Sharks
05/29/2026 1:46 pm
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Australia
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@crab eater: Sorry, that cent is badly corroded and cannot be returned to original condition. I agree with all of the above posts, especially about replacing it with another proof cent. Yes,i agree,buy another cent on ebay and then place them all in 2x2 holders.50c looks good,thats the main coin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote:Find another proof cent on ebay and replace it. At least it's not the 50 cents! I agree with HondoB. Good advice. That proof cent is beyond saving. It's corroded. Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
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Thank you all for your replies to my question if it was salvageable or not.   Will look to purchase a replacement 1 cent coin as the others are in excellent condition despite the fact that Roxburys sent me a different set than the listing photos provided on ebay.  Have messaged them to give me the set in the listing photos. It could actually be worse than the one they sent me.  A graded 1 cent proof 1966 @ PR69 is around $350. In no hurry to replace the coin, took me 7 years to purchase this set. Thanks again for your replies, much appreciated. |
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Australia
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the listing for the 1966 Proof set has this "GENERIC PHOTO USED We may have multiples of this item in stock, package condition & numbers on certs may vary." The listing they have up now has the same image. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2780298...66+proof+set |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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A graded 1 cent proof 1966 @ PR69 is around $350 Yes,but pick up and ungraded one for A$20-50,they bob up on ebay regulary. |
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