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MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 1652 Posts	Posted 03/08/2025 3:29 pm I have this 1917 type 2 SLQ that I am unsure how to treat this. The obverse is nice with no verdigris, and nice luster. The reverse however has some dark spotting, perhaps carbon spots? I have never used Verdi-Care before and I was thinking of treating the reverse with it. Any advice or tips on using Verdi-Care on this coin? I found this coin over 20 years ago under the keys of a 1912 player piano that I was restoring. So far all I had done was an Acetone bath and put it in a 2x2. Edited by MisterT 03/08/2025 3:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff

westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7466 Posts	Posted 03/08/2025 8:25 pm That's a tough one to try to help with only one side having a problem. The obverse is gorgeous; the reverse is ugly. I don't think the reverse toning (or whatever it is) can be removed without horribly damaging the surface. The dark spots are very concerning. Back in the old days we would just give it a bath in Jewel Lustre for a few seconds, rinse it off with tap water and then see what it looks like. In today's world it gets boxed up and sent off for something called "conservation" at the grading services. There is a pretty good fee involved with no guaranteed results. I think if it were mine I'd carefully play around with the reverse myself and see what results I could get. Bottom line is it's your choice. Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5138 Posts	Posted 03/08/2025 8:39 pm If it is into the metal .you are done , if not Play with it with some different things . Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1169 Posts	Posted 03/08/2025 8:46 pm I would consider VC on the Reverse. Just put 7-8 drops on it - level surface. Viscosity will keep it within the rims. I would NOT do a Qtip roll or a spin/wipe. I would let it sit for 4 hours and then run under hot tap water to remove the VC and debris. Put into Acetone right after the water flush, inspect. If you got any material off then consider a longer round. 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
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 1652 Posts	Posted 03/08/2025 9:00 pm The dark spots on the reverse are only on the surface as discoloration. nothing has eaten into the metal. Like I said, I never treated a coin with VC before but I think I should get a small bottle to see what I can do here. Just looking for the proper technique in applying it. I don't want to disturb the obverse at all. Report this Post to the Staff
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