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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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From the looks of the first photo I think I'd have used RAID on it first. Then followed by a powerful disinfectant, then possibly a small fire. However, your efforts have already shown there was a coin under all that. Congradulations. I myself would be afraid of cathing somethig from that original looking thing.  |
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Valued Member
 United States
86 Posts |
thanks thq, the coin has been soaking in acetone for about 24 hours now (I've changed the solution 3 times already). No major difference (the black is still there but some of the surface is a bit shinier). I think I'll let it sit in the Acetone another day or so and then post more Pics prior to going onto the next step. Thanks for everyone's help so far.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2443 Posts |
Waiting for the updated photos.
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Valued Member
United States
86 Posts |
After about 48 hours in Acetone (solution was changed several times) then a good rinse in distilled water this is the results with no noticeable improvements  I guess the next step would be a coin/silver cleaning agent. Image:  acetoneobv 001.jpg84.82 KB Image: acetonerev 001.jpg85.04 KB |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
965 Posts |
Hagerty's makes a great silver polish that I believe is still available in an aerosol can. Spray on, wipe off with a microfiber cloth. No scrubbing needed.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2540 Posts |
The only thing that will help it is coin dip.
But, it may come out as a cleaned AU.
Little chance of it being an unc under that tone.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2600 Posts |
Silver closed at $12.27, I believe. Get my drift.  Jim |
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Valued Member
United States
470 Posts |
Go to Home Depot and get some high gloss silver spray paint. Put it in a new 2x2 and take a picture of it. Post it on ebay as an attic find .."Found it in a box in the attic, I don't know what it's worth but I think it's rare. I got bills to pay so as much as it pains me, I must part with it...opening bid $10.00." |
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Valued Member
United States
86 Posts |
Yea, leaning towards the spray paint option or there is always the belt sander  If any thing this is turning into a good experimental coin. |
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Valued Member
United States
376 Posts |
I would try the e*Z*est Coin Cleaner, that should take the black off.
madspec
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Valued Member
United States
86 Posts |
Thanks madspec, is that something that is readily available or only found in coin shops (don't have too many close to me)?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1152 Posts |
quote:
Silver closed at $12.27, I believe. Get my drift.
lol mabye that will be the only option left... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
914 Posts |
I enjoy the baking soda + aluminum foil technique on blackened silver.
Make a small bowl from aluminum foil.
Put the coin on the bottom of the bowl.
Boil a few cups of some water on the stove.
Dump some baking soda in the water, mix.
Pour the water and soda onto the coin and wait for about 10 mins.
See if the black the comes off with a little bit of rubbing with a cotton swab.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
668 Posts |
ok tell me if its a stupid question. Does cleaning a coin with that baking soda mixture or acetone greatly lower a coins value?
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