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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I noted the scratches, then graded too high. Me:  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Leaning toward VF details, but best to wait for conservation results.
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Well I soaked the coin in acetone and within a couple of minutes much of the residue was gone. Just a little left on the high spots. I think I'll soak it overnight and see what happens.  |
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Moderator
 United States
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It looks better. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
24885 Posts |
@ ahaba Quote:
I think I'll soak it overnight and see what happens. show us the results ..  |
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
Soaked it for a couple of hours, but no more improvement. Acetone evaporates so quickly that I don't think an overnight soak is possible. Maybe in an airtight container.
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07/24/2018 07:42 am
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
Okay. Soaked it for about four hours but not much improvement.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
Now that I look at the images beside each other, there is some improvement. I will try to soak it for a couple of days if I can find an airtight container.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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The best container for an acetone soak is the very small jars of sliced pimentos, and they have a good sealing lid. They are about 1 1/2" tall and about 2" OD. Every Canadian coin, through nickel or silver dollars fits and you don't use up much acetone to allow a soak.
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
Thanks for that tip. I have never eaten or even seen a pimento in my whole life. :) I used an old pill bottle.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5593 Posts |
Pimentos are the red things that green olives are stuffed with, but they are good as one of the things in a good pasta salad.
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
I guess I am just not up on the good things in food. I don't think I have ever eaten an olive (or a pasta salad!).
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
Well, the coin has been soaking for the last two days and I don't see any visible improvement.
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Valued Member
Canada
58 Posts |
Here is the final result after about four days of soaking. A little better than the previous effort and worlds better than the starting point. Reverse side is unchanged from original photo.Grading opinions again please.  Edited by ahaba
07/28/2018 9:15 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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vf, details worth melt.. 6.50$
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