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Oh, yeah.  You'll need to refresh the solution frequently - two hours max - but the only risk is possibly redepositing something you'll have to soak off a second time. This one needs an overnight in possibly twice the volume of liquid I see (cover it with a small panel of glass to prevent evaporation), and tomorrow you might just get a toothpick under the edge and break it loose by slabs. If not, we now know the acetone will eventually dissolve it all. Act safely - in the bathroom with the fan left on, outdoors, or in the garage with the door cracked - to insure against the acetone's flammability, and give it a good soak. Handle it like you would gasoline. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I changed the solution to let it sit overnight. The wife was able to at least 'peel' some with her fingernail. This is looking good.
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Pillar of the Community
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Well its the morning and things are looking great! Here is what was left in the jar,  And of course the coin looks great..  It just has a wee little left on it so I will soak it while at work and when I get home the drying out starts. |
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Looks awesome...acetone does wonders!
remember to wash it first with clean acetone, then plenty of deionized water before letting it dry....or at least that's what I do after I soaked a coin.
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02/27/2013 07:48 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm late for a comment but it looks like somebody had glued the coin obverse side down. Maybe for a piece of jewelry or bolo tie. I'm glad the acetone worked. If you want a grade you'll have to post clean, clear, sharp images.
Thanks for sharing this.
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Valued Member
United States
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Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the final pictures.
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Valued Member
United States
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What a beautiful coin! Glad the acetone did the job.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like you are going to end up with a very nice AU 1889-S, congrats on the restoration!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thought I would post side by side... Before  After  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Very nice! Acetone does wonders again!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Worked great! And as I am sure you have figured out, rinsing with water is NOT needed. Acetone dries quickly and thoroughly.
And yeah, a nice AU50 or possibly 55. Shame it had that gunk on it. Might have made MS if the luster had not been eaten away by it. Great deal regardless!
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Valued Member
United States
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I need an 89-S, just in case you are dissatisfied. Other than that great job.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes I am happy with the results....$69 with shipping....Happy I am..
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