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Valued Member
United States
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I assume this is post mint damage. but wow what a find this would have been if the obverse wasn't damaged!   " her mind had gone
out for a stroll
and fallen down
a rabbit hole" . I'm here thanks to Gramma <3
Edited by Ondiwave
12/06/2022 7:28 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Taking the coins out of the 2x2's is preferable for imagery as it reduces any glare and reflections from the film on the 2x2's
Also having the images rotated correctly help me from having to crane my head over and hurting my old neck.
Now that all said, it looks like glue is on the obverse. hard to tell for certain with the 2x2 covering it.
an Acetone bath over night may help to remove it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree, but don't get your hopes up too high.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The obverse may be saved if you soak it. can't hurt at this point.
Use pure acetone from a hardware store, NOT fingernail remover - that contains impurities in it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The coin posted is a 1935 not a 1939
I would try an acetone bath to see if it cleans up.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like a stain from a liquid source ('dirty' water?)--long dried. Yes, a long soak in acetone might (might...) improve things.
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United States
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Quote:
The coin posted is a 1935 not a 1939 Fixed. 
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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United States
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Omg . its NOT IN a 2x2. I sit the coins on a 2x2, its not enclosed. Again I do this because
A) I don't have a coin mat
B) I don't like the sound of the coin against the scope platform.
Anyway.
@dearborn - ok I have that. (painting contractor) but soaking it with acetone seems like it will ruin it more? or it doesn't matter? Thanks!
" her mind had gone
out for a stroll
and fallen down
a rabbit hole" . I'm here thanks to Gramma <3
Edited by Ondiwave
12/06/2022 10:06 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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@spence thank you- sorry for the typo.
" her mind had gone
out for a stroll
and fallen down
a rabbit hole" . I'm here thanks to Gramma <3
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Acetone will not react with the metal.
It will remove glue, paint and other
Things. There may be color differences
Due to toning.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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No, 100% acetone will not harm your coin. It is the only thing that will be recommended to remove gunk and dirt from a coin. Anything else could quit possibly damage one
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I habitually use something other than acetone, only because acetone has a very rapid evaporation rate.
Naphtha is slower to evaporate and will not harm the coin in my experience.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It might be water based glue like Elmers if it is, acetone won't touch it. Soak it in pure water.
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United States
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ok- so I tried pure water before posting- no luck. @stoneman- cool- never heard of Naphtha- ill look into it- appreciate ya. @dearborn heres the results.The reverse is the same. thanks for the tip!!   PS - I took a picture not on top of a 2x2 for y'all. lololol " her mind had gone
out for a stroll
and fallen down
a rabbit hole" . I'm here thanks to Gramma <3
Edited by Ondiwave
12/08/2022 12:09 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Much better now. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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