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Bedrock of the Community
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Acetone rinses are not generally considered cleaning but it's doubtful acetone would do a thing to that coin. Don't try cleaning with baking soda or Pepsi or any other method if you really want to preserve the coin. Silver dip? Well a diluted dip might be in order if you have experience with E-z-est and water but if not then don't try it.
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I am worried about this coin. Believe me, I love a nicely toned coin, but dark toning like this, and not the best quality of photos could mean some Env Damage. Do you have the coin in hand and have you examine the surfaces thoroughly? The rim hit is minimal and wouldn't warrant a details grade, but I would leave the coin as it is. Acetone will do no good and harsher cleaners will ruin the coin (obviously). If this was a modern coin or perhaps a morgan or Peace dollar, Silver Dip would be an option, but a coin this old (and certainly not high MS) will not look natural if dipped. I've had coins that were evenly toned across dipped and come out pure white except for a dark streak or spots that simply will not budge, leaving the coin uglier than it first was. No, I'd leave the coin as it is. |
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I was going to say a quick silver dip until I saw your photos. DONOT do anything to this coin. or you will ruin it. sorry for the bad news. using acetone wouldn't do anything to your coin. Again DONOT use anything to lighten it up !
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Pillar of the Community
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 This coin was already half-past gone 50 yrs ago  |
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Thanks for the responses. I do not have the coin yet so I don't know exactly what it will look like in hand, especially with the fuzzy reverse photo.
It does come with a return privilege. I'll post some photos when it arrives.
I don't want to do anything to damage it and can't tell from the photos if the coin was in the ground or not.
Paul Bulgerin
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United States
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In my opinion acetone wont do much of anything but it wouldn't hurt to try. I would recommend leaving it as is and enjoy the details it shows. I enjoy coins in this condition because I can handle them in my hand without worry about diminishing the quality.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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its a nice looking obverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Poor coin...it has seen better days...  |
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Valued Member
United States
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for those thinking it is environment damage instead of oxidation, what kind of environment damage?
I am not questioning the assessment, just curious to learn.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Extreme oxidation/patination is environmental damage, a coin will not look like that if it has been stored under normal atmospheric conditions during its lifetime.
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Valued Member
United States
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ok. thank you.
This is why I like this place. I can learn something everyday.
Edited by jay799
08/12/2015 4:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I received the 1834 Capped Bust Dime today. I did not use acetone or anything else on it, but did run it under some water and gently rubbed it with my fingers. Much to my surprise, and great delight, most of the black whatever-it-was that was on the coin simply washed right off! Here are some shots of what it looks like now, this again, after just rinsing it with some water. Now, do I leave it as is, or should I try acetone?   Paul Bulgerin
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sounds like you removed soot from it (not patina) and were lucky. Never rub a coin with anything - period. In this case it appears you have a cleaned coin that somebody "burned" to cover the surface problems. What's left looks like XF Details - Harshly Cleaned. Anyways, acetone can't hurt at this point. Not trying to rain on your delight, just being honest that this piece isn't worth much as the numismatic value is all but gone.
P.S. Believe me, I've had similar experiences in the past.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Soot! Now that's a new one to me.
I bought it as an XF details coin and didn't pay a whole lot for it, so I'll probably just try and resell it as an XF details coin.
Thanks for the insight. You learn something new every day in this hobby.
Paul Bulgerin
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