Slab 1858/7 Flying Eagle-Clean, Conserve Or Leave As Is?

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Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 1:30 pm I recently purchased a slabbed 1858/7 Flying Eagle. the coin has an EF 40 details designation. My question is what is best to preserve this coin. It has corrosion on it and I am concerned that it might get worst with time. Any suggestions? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 1:43 pm I wouldn't be averse to a Verdi-care soak, but don't expect a miracle. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3703 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 2:06 pm I think it looks good and stable enough as-is. It would be easy to make it appear worse. Not a bad coin regardless of the details qualifier! Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: https://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 162803 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 3:03 pm Quote: I think it looks good and stable enough as-is. It would be easy to make it appear worse. Not a bad coin regardless of the details qualifier! I agree with all three statements. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5156 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 3:21 pm Without the coin in hand , hard to tell If the corrosion is into the metal. If it is not and not completely hard it would be a restoration project . Would love to have a go at that piece using some old Blue Ribbon coin conditioner or Coin Care . Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 58626 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 4:20 pm Verdi-Care might help somewhat with the corrosion. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marve65 Pillar of the Community United States 5602 Posts	Posted 11/07/2024 9:15 pm That's a lot of corrosion. You may just be throwing money hand over fist with false hopes of restoring that coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 11/10/2024 3:47 pm Thanks for the feedback. I think at this time I will leave the coin in the slab. There is a lot of downside damage that could happen with treatment. Report this Post to the Staff
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 11/10/2024 3:51 pm At this time I am going to leave the coin in the slab. There are several downside issues with treating the coin. Thanks for your feedback. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 11/10/2024 6:03 pm I would give it a go but that is me. Couple of days in Acetone, 12 hour soak in VC, and then back in Acetone. Won't change the color but might clean up the devices a bit. Caveat tho, appears neutralized now and you'll never change the grade or details designation so why bother. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
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