Mishandled 1994-P SMS Matte Finish Nickel. Hope?

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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6586 Posts	Posted Today 4H 8M ago Continuing our theme of bargain-priced proof nickels, I picked up this 1994-P matte finish SMS nickel for less than $6. The seller pics showed a faint fingerprint, but under light, this coin has a ton of prints. It also has blobs of something on the collar, forehead, and face. Maybe PVC from improper storage in a humid environment? I have it soaking in acetone now, and I will post some full coin pictures after a long soak. I am open to suggestions on this poor nickel. If nothing else, I can put it into my proof nickel album, but it seems a shame to waste a rare and appreciated coin. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 98311 Posts	Posted Today 4H 0M ago one heck of a fingerprint on it. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75107 Posts	Posted Today 3H 41M ago Man, that poor coin. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189969 Posts	Posted Today 3H 10M ago Oh my! Acetone works when they are fresh, but I am sure it is already etched into the surface. 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
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6586 Posts	Posted Today 2H 56M ago The results from the acetone were pretty good! Like you guys said, those fingerprints are permanent. But the splotches on the temple, cheekbone, and collar came off. The reverse has a pleasant iridescent toning. In the axial box, the coin looks relatively nice. If you angle it in the light, not so much, but I would assume that's why I got a $25-35 coin for $1 plus shipping. =P Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189969 Posts	Posted Today 2H 53M ago Well done! 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
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3254 Posts	Posted Today 1H 5M ago Nice pickup! Report this Post to the Staff
I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1232 Posts	Posted Today 3M ago That turned out well. To me they don't look like fingerprints the lines are so straight. But can't offer an alternative. Report this Post to the Staff
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