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Moderator
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No need to sell me on this being a 1922 - I'm sold already. are you going to try any restorative processes on this to see if the D is there or not?
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Pillar of the Community
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I am, it's soaking for next 36 hrs. I actually just checked on it. 22 popped out, totally legible now. Still not seeing any indication of an MM but would not surprise me as crud is fairly thick there. I'll update in the next few days either way.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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looks more like a 1927-D to me
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Valued Member
United States
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I recommend try soaking it in 2 tablespoons of Bar Keepers Friend powder cleanser in 2 cups of warm water for 10-15 mins. It'll safely remove most of the caked on stuff without damaging the metal.
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Pillar of the Community
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Foxy - never had much luck with Oxalic in the past. I personally think it is too strong of an acid for coins. Have you had success? Safest way I've found is soaking in mineral oil and then short ultrasonic sequences. Takes time and patience but seems to work best for me.
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Valued Member
United States
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Looks like a 1927 to me. I see a straight horizontal on the 4th number, not a curve.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The bottom of the diagonal of the 4th digit is inconsistent with a 7.
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Moderator
United States
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I agree with Zurie on the last digit.. I'm going to wait and see what the OP can come up with in a day or 2.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well folks, it was fun while it lasted but alas, the D camp has won. 1922-D, subtle so I'll assume a weak D but a D nonetheless. Actually somewhat of a relief that a 1922 no D was not a lost cause.  |
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Well at least we have an answer now. But your latest image is very dark and very hard to see anything.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ya, I was just doing a new one as you posted. This should be better.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It's not even a hole filler, sorry.  |
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is there any copper left on this coin, or is it all corrosion?
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Valued Member
United States
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Yeah. Now I can see the 4th number clearer. I can 100% see a 2, now. And, yes, I see a D.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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DB - Pretty crazy, coin weighs 1.8 after getting it to this point. Paper thin - some 40% metal loss but Lincoln and dates still somewhat legible. Also found a 1918 a mere 20-30 yards away with no corrossion (my next woodie).
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