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New Member
United States
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This is the oldest coin I've found and I've looked at all the variations on line and I'd appreciate another opinion from someone more knowledgeable. Thanks for any kind words of advice. The only thing I have done to the coin is rinse the soil off. I do not plan on putting it in ketchup or scrubbing it with a brass brush, but I would like to preserve it within my limited budget.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Based on what I can see its a XF 40 with environmental damage. Thats graded from my phone so I could be wrong. But over all a really good looking coin. I believe the variety is Miller 33.2-Z.5 again from my phone so I could be missing something. Please do not clean it any future these old coppers show a cleaning like a black spot on a white carpet.
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you CD -- I was joking about the ketchup. I appreciate your expertise and advice. I guess it would be a good idea to have the coin "professionally" preserved or at the very least put away in an "air-tight" case? Thanks again!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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soak in extra virgin olive oil for 6-8 months....seriously! you will see a much more attractive coin without doing damage...good luck  Edited by atlashealth
06/08/2012 12:41 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
917 Posts |
Its already damaged from the environment I highly doubt it would raise the value or look of the coin to have it conserved. Putting it in an airtime is a great idea.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can't grade these but I do like the one you have. I am of the anti-cleaning camp and think it looks good as is.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1302 Posts |
that bottom portion on the reverse with the date is called the exurgue by the way...
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I, too, like the coin just the way it is.
An airtight will help to protect it and you should store it somewhere dry or keep the airtight (with the coin in it) inside a box. The idea being that the less air that reaches it, the better.
I have even heard of people making sure the coins are completely dry by using a blow-dryer on cool to remove any moisture before storing the coin. That's probably a good idea if you have any humidity in your home.
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Moderator
 United States
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Great find! Appears to have AU Details.
Soak in distilled water, airdry, airtite holder...no more.
Get back to you on the attribute.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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