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I know I'm not supposed to clean coins but look!  That's the front of the penny. You can't really see it in the picture but its a 1942 Wheat penny. Here's the back:  I dont care about the color (it's dark brown, which I think looks kinda cool) and I don't care about the value because I'm sure it's not worth much. I'm not sure if that stuff on it is superglue or hotglue or what but does anyone know something I can use to get that stuff off? Also... These are 2 1992-D pennies that I got at work today. Is that a Close AM or am I imagining it?  Edited by AthenaWho
01/21/2012 03:12 am
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Try acetone, it works on most glues. Oh  , Where are my manners |
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Can't tell much from your pics, needs more light. John1  |
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I agree with trout, acetone will take most things off. It looks like a Wide AM but better and closer pic would help. |
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United States
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Correct me if I'm wrong here guys, but the Acetone he would want to use is Industrial Acetone not a Nail Polish Remover.....If I remember from some previous posts Nail Polish removers even though some claim 100% pure Acetone....are not. Or they tend to have Fragrances and other trace chemicals they tend not to mention on the bottle. I've been meaning to check up on this, after another thread regarding Acetone a month or so back. I did whine up picking up a can off Amazon. Here's a description of the can, (1qt Blue Can w/ silver top & white cap)On it reads: Klean Strip ACETONE Special-purpose thinner, cleaner and remover. Evaporates quickly I'm sure you've seen it in your local Walmart or Big Box Store Which I come to find out. I was kinda bummed being I spent $10 on the Acetone off Amazon and didn't realize they charged me $7 to ship it. They never mentioned the $7 shipping! LOL Is this an OK product to use? As always thanks for all the help. And just like everyones been saying, If you take a better pic it would be alot easier to spot. Good Luck hope it turns out to be one. |
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United States
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Yeah if you are going to use acetone get the 100% stuff. Home depot or any hardware store has it.
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Just to clarify...I am a girl...but it's an easy mistake. Here are some more pictures. I'm sorry it's hard to get good light because my camera automatically makes the photo darker because of the shine on the pennies or how close I am. Front.  Back.  Possible Close AM?  Vs. Normal AM (same year and mint)  Thanks for the Acetone idea, I'll go pick some up tomorrow and see how it works! |
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United States
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It's not really worth the effort, it's a very common coin. If you're determined, simply take it over to the sink and hold it under HOT water. Rub it with your fingers only and see if it comes off when hot.
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While Thad is right about the commonality of the coin, it would make a good practice coin. I believe acetone would do the trick as that looks like caked on glue. A good over nite soak could do the trick. And not sure how anyone got guy out of Athena.  |
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If your referring to when I said correct me if I'm wrong guys, I was asking the Guys who posted to your question. I'm very sorry if It looked wrong, I was only trying to get a little more information for you. Man or woman Girl Guy, All are welcome and I am really sorry if I gave you any indication of anything different. Like I said I was just trying to get some more information for you.
I picked up on Athena right away, I mean its Athena goddess of war, wisdom and then some. favorite child of Zeus.
Edited to say, it was just a typo, my s didn't quite catch I did mean to put she just he registered I'm very sorry I didn't proof read my post very sloppy of me. But I'm glad you pointed it out, and once again I am sorry if this made you feel anything but supported.
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01/21/2012 11:54 pm
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United States
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No worries, amassey08873 :)
BadThad- I don't care if it's a "common" coin. It's 40 years older than me and it has survived so much! I mean, that coin made it through a world war, natural disasters, man-made disasters, spandex and acid wash jeans...
I can't just throw it away, it's history!
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I can't just throw it away, it's history!
LOVE the enthusiasm! with that attitude you will have a large collection of "history" in a short time! Gotta admire the "just bit" collector temperment! |
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Thank you amida17.
Tomorrow is my day off from work so I'll go to Home Depot and look for the Acetone since that seems to be almost unanimously suggested.
Can't wait to see my "NEW" 1942 penny :)
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To go out and purchase Acetone for about $5 to possibly clean a $0.05 coin makes little CENTS. I go along with Thad and just try some soap and water. Nothing to loose on a coin that bad and that common a date. If you go to almost any coins store, coin show or even in change you may well find one with that date in much better condition for what you would have paid for the Acetone. And remember that Acetone is sort of dangerous to have around if not needed. |
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