1871 Shield Nickel Conservation Attempt

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lahave56 Valued Member Canada 345 Posts	Posted 10/18/2026 12:08 pm I've posted this one before but thought I'd create a new topic to post results of my attempt at conservation of this old soldier. The coin was never going to get alot better but my goal was simply to arrest any further damage. I'm not experienced enough to tell for sure whether I was dealing with PVC damage or verdigris. So, I tried acetone first and the Verdi-Care product second. It doesn't look like the acetone soak of a half hour or so had any real effect which I interpreted to mean that I was probably dealing with verdigis and not PVC damage. The Verdi-Care which I was using for the first time following the instructions on their web site did seem to help but not completely. I did try some careful prodding with a toothpick. I didn't have any thorns available :-) Anyway, I thought I'd post the results for others to make suggestions or comment. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 80611 Posts	Posted 10/18/2026 4:15 pm Looks quite a bit better after treatment. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198363 Posts	Posted 10/19/2026 12:55 pm Much improved. 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
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 345 Posts	Posted 10/19/2026 1:18 pm Thanks @E&V and @jbuck. I noticed that the Verdi-Care leaves sort of a sheen on the coin. The manufacturer does say that what they claim is a protective layer is left. A quote from their instructions: Quote: Dry looking coins will come to life as the surface conditioner acts on the patina creating a more vibrant looking coin. Corroded coins will be protected from future environmental risks as ReAcT2™ bonds with the metal surface and neutralizing any corrosion. Coins will be conserved and NOT cleaned! Not knowing the chemical makeup of this ReAct2 bonding agent I wonder how this look ages with time and environment. It does seem improved for now though. Perhaps others have more experience with Verdi-Care or know how long it's been on the market. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 110538 Posts	Posted 10/20/2026 11:14 pm Excellent work on the conservation effort. 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
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 345 Posts	Posted 10/21/2026 3:17 pm Thanks @Dearborn. Hopefully it helps someone. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 9072 Posts	Posted Today 1H 24M ago Nice work! Maybe reach out to BadThad, he is the inventor and is a member on this site. BadThad's link. https://goccf.com/m/2524 -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19700 Posts	Posted Today 1H 14M ago Fun to see where this has gone...aqnd may go to. Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 345 Posts	Posted Today 49M ago Quote: reach out to BadThad Thanks -makecents- and ijn1944. I sent a message to BadThad. [I should have added - the two other questions I have about VerdiCare are about removal of the residual solution (my technique is to tap with a dry cloth) and the usefulness of more than one application.] Edited by lahave56 Today 43M ago Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 20070 Posts	Posted Today 41M ago What is your question? Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 345 Posts	Posted Today 30M ago Quote: What is your question? My questions are: How long does the protective layer left behind last? I tap with a dry cloth to remove excess solution from the coin when I am done. Is a water rinse preferred? Are multiple applications to the same coin useful? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
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