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I would definitely start with acetone and go from there. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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You could start with a long soak in distilled water, and if that doesn't dissolve it, try a soak in acetone. Hard to know what it will look like beneath that spot, but it's got to look better than that...
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It would need to grade at least MS66 to justify all costs to have it TPGed. I don't think it will grade that high. Zurie's method is the way to go. John1  |
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From the images it looks like something is on the coin. Note the small spots next to it. At this point I would be hopeful it could be removed. The next question is did whatever it was damage the coin.
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Could very well be ink . I would give it a long soak in acetone . If that doesn't work put a little silver dip on a Q-tip and just dab that spot , might work . Either way I would not send it in for conservation if you can't fix it with those two methods .  |
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 Acetone should work. If not, might be something that just will not come off. Good luck. |
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As the others mentioned, try pure Acetone, not nail polish remover.
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I hope you let us know what worked or didn't.
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I'd say with all likelihood it is ink. Why? Fountain pens were a popular writing instrument of the day, probably laying on a desk while the owner penned a letter. Perhaps a banker?
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It certainly appears to be a foreign substance on the coin's surface and not oxidation. That's why I suggested acetone. Depending on the ink, water may have no effect, so I don't see the point in taking that step first.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Here are 3 different substances that can remove an ink stain on silver. Technique is same for all. A smidgen on end of Q-tip. Gently dab an extremely tiny test spot.
1. A paste of chloride of lime and water
2. SHOUT Advanced Action Gel
3. Javelle water
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It's a 1922 Peace dollar. Perhaps the most common Peace dollar every minted. So, NO I would not send it to have it conserved. You can buy another that is practically perfect. |
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