Is There A Simple And Safe Way To Remove A Fingerprint

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weavus135 Pillar of the Community United States 539 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 01:01 am I did go back 2 months to see if I could fin this answer but I couldn't. I know cleaning is a tender subject but I just bought a mint set of coins in their original packaging except for the fact that a least one previous owner opened the plastic case and put their finger print on what would otherwise be a beautiful coin. Since I know the case has been opened I no longer need to worry about doing that. But I really would like to remove that darn fingerprint. Any suggestions? Report this Post to the Staff

Scooby Due Pillar of the Community United States 4000 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 01:20 am What coin is the fingerprint on? And for how long? I can't speak for other coins because of lack of wisdom, but I have been told if it is on a Lincoln and isn't addressed right away, it has become an etching into the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16681 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 01:23 am I've seen some 5 figure coins in PCGS and NGC slabs with fingerprints! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
weavus135 Pillar of the Community United States 539 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 01:25 am it is a 1973 Israel 1 Lira. Copper-Nickel and I have no idea how long it has been on there. it is on both sides. Report this Post to the Staff
Scooby Due Pillar of the Community United States 4000 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 01:34 am Quote: I've seen some 5 figure coins in PCGS and NGC slabs with fingerprints! I'm sure! I'm sure they are the exception to the rule. Just like the "go figure" coins in SGS slabs! Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 1:03 pm It's probably there for the duration, now - fingerprints don't come off easily unless acted upon very quickly. If acetone won't do it (search the forum for proper handling guidance), it probably isn't going to happen. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 4:12 pm Quote: It's probably there for the duration, now - fingerprints don't come off easily unless acted upon very quickly. If acetone won't do it (search the forum for proper handling guidance), it probably isn't going to happen. True. I've been lucky with an attempt to remove a print from a cent but it was probably there for a real short time. As noted try Acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19980 Posts	Posted 07/03/2010 5:59 pm Quote: It's probably there for the duration, now - fingerprints don't come off easily unless acted upon very quickly. If acetone won't do it (search the forum for proper handling guidance), it probably isn't going to happen. Exactly. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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