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Chewyduck Valued Member United States 158 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 6:41 pm When a silver coin is very very dark in the fields, how doe this condition effect the grade. Some coins have nice detail, but are almost black. In extreme or worse cases than the above would a light aceton dip be advised. I know, I know dont clean coins! Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 6:58 pm A very dark patination should only affect the grade of a coin at the MS levels when the toning is so heavy that it impairs luster. The patina of your coin is exactly what you should expect on a 100 year old average circ coin that has not been messed with previously. There might be a lump of crud adhered to the right side of the wreath but other than that, acetone would have no effect. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 7:14 pm at least you can tell that there was no recent cleaning, actually I like my coins with a gunmetal toning, adds to the antique look. Report this Post to the Staff
Chewyduck Valued Member United States 158 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 7:26 pm Thanks for the info, this was just an example, I have a coin in sight, but it is very dark. But I need it to complete a type set and I don't want to overpay. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 7:31 pm the best thing you can do is shop around and compare prices, look around online and at other coin shops, good luck and I'm sure you will find your coin. I spend way to much time in a coin shop if I go in, and spend too much money by the time I leave. Report this Post to the Staff
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