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brickmasterjimmy Valued Member United States 70 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 12:03 pm Why does this red color keep coming back after I wipe it down. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 12:06 pm Perhaps stain or paint - tough to remove without using something stronger. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10922 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 12:49 pm Never "wipe coins down". An acetone soak might remove some of the color but I wouldn't spend any time on it. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Marve65 Pillar of the Community United States 5602 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 4:04 pm Right - looks like an old "Paint job". Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Boguss Bedrock of the Community United States 18355 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 4:05 pm Quote: after I wipe it down Just curious - what are you "wiping" your coin with? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 4:26 pm We're not talking about the Mona Lisa here, it's a junk common Indian worth almost nothing in this condition. I'd try paint stripper. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6054 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 9:58 pm Quote: it's a junk common Indian worth almost nothing in this condition. But Coinfrog if it's the first or only one in someones collection it's not junk to them. Report this Post to the Staff
Marve65 Pillar of the Community United States 5602 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 10:55 pm Quote: But Coinfrog if it's the first or only one in someones collection it's not junk to them. Well you gotta admit, sometimes he's just an "Equal opportunity annoyer" Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 58626 Posts	Posted 12/25/2024 11:03 pm Probably paint. Never wipe down coins. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 162803 Posts	Posted 12/26/2024 2:51 pm I would leave it alone. It has a nice circulation cameo. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 70312 Posts	Posted 12/27/2024 10:18 pm Quote: Well you gotta admit, sometimes he's just an "Equal opportunity annoyer" Yes he is.. But it is a nice Indian Head cent - best to leave well enough alone and either 2x2 it or place it in an album until a better higher grade one comes along. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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