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mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 2067 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:10 am up for auction today--opinions on breaking this coin out and soaking in acetone---would it help in getting a straight grade--thanks-- Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 26834 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:27 am Why would lacquer details a coin? Yes, it will come right off in acetone, mikev. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7210 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:44 am Mike....no I was thinking of doing that Last I looked it was at 2 dollars (+BP) go for it I'll step aside Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 2067 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:51 am greasyfingers--i am not bidding--i was just curious--it is at 105$ now-- Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2296 Posts	Posted Yesterday 3:02 pm Only one way to find out...for the right price it's worth a shot. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 2067 Posts	Posted Yesterday 7:15 pm sold for 352$ Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7210 Posts	Posted Yesterday 9:50 pm Quote: Last I looked it was at Opps wrong coin, I was tracking an 1880 IHC that was lacquered. Sold on GC site for $45.00 hammer price. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 102766 Posts	Posted Today 1H 9M ago After an acetone soak and got the lacquer off, a coin 'should' grade straight. Peovided there are no other issues with the coin and that no scrubbing was done to remove the coating. 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: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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