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Hello, I am new to this forum. I pulled out a small collection I had as a kid to sell. I have been selling some of my older coins on ebay with no problem. As I started going through the 'newer' coins (1945+), I have noticed that many of my proof coins have tarnished. Some are subtle, some are really bad looking (for a proof coin). Most of these are quarters, nickles, and dimes. I'm not as worried about the pennies. Has anyone seen this before? Is there a cure, or are these coins toast now? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have tried soap and water, and white vinegar (about 1 minute soak) with no luck.  The pic is of just 2 examples. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Do not clean.Better tarnished than cleaned.
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Bedrock of the Community
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A commercial dip would possibly have worked before you went the soap and water and white vinegar route. They may now be etched from the acid in the vinegar.
Some of it might have been hazing or PVC residue which would have come off with acetone.
Edited by Conder101
01/25/2012 6:18 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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 As already noted you really should have used only Acetone. It may still be not to late to try. Being new you may want to try the Search tab at the top for Acetone, coin cleaning, cleaning coins, etc. More than likely there was something already on those coins when put into a 2x2 flip. Check to make sure those flips haven't the plastic pierced somewhere. And do not ever use soap and water or Vinegar on coins. Many soaps contain almost anything that could make those coins much worse. |
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Yes, I did do some research, and found that people have tried everything. I only used one coin for a test, as I wasnt willing to risk the others. Acetone doesn't seem to work either. Oh well. They are going on ebay regardless. I just know I would be able to get more for them had they not tarnished. If anyone is interested in looking - my ebay screen name is sidingco. Thanks for your help and input. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to CC!
NEVER use vinegar on coins. It is acidic and it will damage the surfaces.
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Pillar of the Community
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That's a beauty you've got there, Steve and the coin ain't bad either.
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Pillar of the Community
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congrats on your 1000 posts
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I have seen a dealer very quickly dip an ultra cameo brilliant high polished proof silver crown to very good effect. Long time ago however, and I can't remember what he used for the dip.
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Posted 01/25/2012 6:16 pm
