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New Member
Australia
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Hi guys, I dug up a 1944 penny today and looking on ebay it looks like it could be worth something. It's in a dirty condition out of the ground though, so I don't think it's worth anything, but I thought I'd ask for an opinion. I have given it a clean with water and detergent, but it's still covered in some sort of dirt/grime. I have taken a picture of the front and back, but the images don't capture the detail. Any thoughts on if it's worth anything.. should I clean it? Thanks in advance guys. Steve   |
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Pillar of the Community
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old tooth brush and elbow grease would be my first effort, but I dont think its worth much, but having said that I'm a newb as well
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New Member
 Australia
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Sure can do that... I've read that's about all you can do. It appears to be a rare date? I have a few coins now from detecting and they all need a good clean.. Can I use electrolysys, olive oil, distllied water or any other option?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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 These have a book value of $1 in VG condition. This one would be battling to make about good after cleaning, No numistic value but if you have found it and have a liking for it and want to keep it, I would suggest putting it in olive oil for a while and see if that gets the crud off it |
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New Member
Australia
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Ok I will drop it in some olive oil... if I can make it look better that would be good enough for me!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
762 Posts |
Hi Steve,
A few months ago I bought myself a metal detector. I went down to the beach expecting to find bucket loads of coins in the sand but all I found were a few bottle tops.
I've heard of other people finding coins while metal detecting. What sort of places do you go to?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Use vinegar and salt, then put it on ebay with a "buy it now" of $400.00 |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I cant even tell obverse from reverse. They minted over 30 million 1944 and even if its the rarer die variety, in this grade you'd be lucky to get 50c. I like the buy it now ebay idea. Maybe "Ancient? Australian coin RARE!" could be the title. |
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New Member
Australia
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MobOfRoos I have found three coins in two trips on and old bush track that led to a waterfall. The coins were close to the start of the track, nothing but ring pulls once I got along the track so I'd say the tracks move over the years... I found this site which has a comprehensive 'do this before trying this' method for each metal type: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/nu...aned%20coinsLike I said the camera didn't pick up the detail.. it's there, just under some crud.. so I'm going to leave it in oil for now... unless someone thinks there is a faster method that won't damage the coin? |
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Australia
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12/11/2011 5:13 pm
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