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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1131 Posts |
Is it worth the acetone? Or is this just the most undesirable toning imaginable? Decent-ish luster but still... Thoughts would be appreciated!   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1502 Posts |
Acetone as a starter - at least try to determine the gunk makeup. Almost looks like ED, has it eaten into metal? Upload a close-up pic if you can.
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Pillar of the Community
 Italy
1131 Posts |
The surface area feels worn but smoother than I'd imagine for ED...   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5688 Posts |
Looks just like ugly toning, possibly etched onto the surface. I doubt acetone will do anything, but it doesn't hurt to try. Since it's a bullion coin anyway, you could try a silver dip, but it's probably too far gone to improve the appearance much.
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Moderator
 United States
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Since it's a bullion coin anyway, you could try a silver dip, but it's probably too far gone to improve the appearance much.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I don't see a dip adding any value.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10601 Posts |
But hey, it doesn't hurt to try.....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1502 Posts |
Ya, I'd say a dip is worth a go. Maybe diluted as an initial test to see if it lifts any of that black with a quick in and out.
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Moderator
United States
98848 Posts |
that is some heavy tarnish that may not come off with a standard acetone soak. This being a bullion in my eyes, a dip or gentle silver polish won't hurt.
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Valued Member
United States
361 Posts |
I'm in the minority I know, but I like that toning...it's even across the coin and not to dark. I would keep it as a pocket piece and see how it pans out in a year or two in my pocket.
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Moderator
United States
15571 Posts |
That is seriously ugly toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1502 Posts |
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That is seriously ugly toning. Bubonic Plague aka Black Death |
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1131 Posts |
Still a bullion coin ....but a slightly nicer bullion coin with a bit more luster visible...   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2873 Posts |
I agree.... looks a bit nicer now.
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Moderator
United States
98848 Posts |
some improvement noted!  |
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Moderator
United States
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Still a bullion coin ....but a slightly nicer bullion coin with a bit more luster visible... I see improvement. |
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Posted 05/20/2024 10:50 am
