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Well done for sure. Too bad it isn't a better date! Just practice for when the 77 comes out of hiding. Always going to be a details coin with the green patina. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's probably right.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just amazing, @DOCC. Does make me wonder if there is any hope for this dug coin, an 1859 IHC. It was given to me a few years ago by a guy who is more into Civil War finds.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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if there is any hope for this dug coin Really hard to be 100% certain without having it in hand but my gut reaction is none, whatsoever! Corrosion has done it's deed. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetectingEdited by DOCC
07/30/2024 7:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'd have to agree, this is a goner.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1484 Posts |
That's what I was thinking, too @DOCC and @Coinfrog. Thanks for the input!
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 United States
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Just practice for when the 77 comes out of hiding. Always going to be a details coin with the green patina. True that - but I remain in awe at the outstanding job you were able to accomplish to restore this coin. The positive transformation from your original 'goner' photo to the final conserved coin demonstrates a lot of knowledge and patience on your part to achieve such outstanding results. Very well done indeed.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1502 Posts |
Thx nickelsearcher!! Honestly, no matter the date, it is incredibly rewarding to give these 'dirt' coins a new lease on life.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nicely done! I wouldn't have thought this result was even possible! It makes me want to charge up my old Whites Eagle Spectrum and head over to the beach! It's been so long that I'd probably need to get a new battery pack first. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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United States
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Quote:Does make me wonder if there is any hope for this dug coin, an 1859 IHC. You will not know until you try. When you are bored with time, of course.  |
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Uruguay
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Wow, what a great advertisement for verdicare! I will try to get a bottle of it
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