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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.  |
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one heck of a fingerprint on it.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Man, that poor coin.  Errers and Varietys.
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Oh my!  Acetone works when they are fresh, but I am sure it is already etched into the surface.  |
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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   |
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Well done!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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That turned out well. To me they don't look like fingerprints the lines are so straight. But can't offer an alternative.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks much better after the acetone soak. Well done! Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like a matte to me, nice coin!
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I had thought that about the lines, too. They are too long and straight to be fingerprints (although the marks in the fields are fingerprints). The OGP was a capsule. This coin was in a clear flip. Maybe it was housed in a contaminated Mylar flip or something else in contact with the obverse?
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