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Rest in Peace
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Not the wisest but as long as it doesn't touch another coin. I'd wait tho,you can do better, use a lesser grade until you upgrade. I'm still upgrading my master set these many years later!
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The damage has been done and is irreversible.
Treat it as a hole-filler.
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Bedrock of the Community
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You could give it a bath in 100% pure Acetone to make it look better, but it will not get the corrosion off. It would make a good hole-filler coin, until you can get one in better condition.
Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
09/03/2018 9:16 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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It's not even a good hole-filler, it's a cull. If the OP will contact me and send a SASE, I will send him a perfect circulated coin for no charge.
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Rest in Peace
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Excuse me for coming in a little late on this one . Sorry but there is nothing you can do about this coins corrosion , I's gone ,It's done for . But because it's a Wheat cent go ahead and keep it but away from other coins .You don't want to spread the disease .  |
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I really like a bath for a few weeks in Virgin Olive Oil. Many will disagree and suggest other baths but I've used Virgin Olive Oil on my Coppers for many years and have always been happy with the result. However your coin looks like a lot of detail has been lost (Lincoln's face).
KK
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Bedrock of the Community
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Acetone bath, but I wouldn't go any further. Take Mr. Frog up on his offer.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Also can someone tell me what a SASE is? I'm confused.
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Rest in Peace
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SASE= Self Address Stamped Envelope .
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not an expensive coin so I'd say experiment. If you have time try stuff like baking soda and distilled water paste. Or a dip in something like Lemon or Lime Juices. You really don't have much to loose so this could be your chance to find a new substance for coins. However, remember the more you do to that coin, the more is lost.
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Pillar of the Community
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Have it in olive oil now how long should I keep it in?
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Rest in Peace
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long enough to saut'e a little garlic and basil .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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 This is nuts. Coin defines the word cull - damaged and butt-ugly. GrapeCollects, send me a PM and maybe I can help you out.  Edited by Coinfrog
09/04/2018 7:18 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Cleaning is futile, it's simply not worth the effort. It has terminal stage cupric oxide corrosion. If you're determined, vinegar would be your best household choice...but it will still be super ugly afterwards.
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