1970 Proof Set, Toning, Mold, Verdigris Or ? - Page 2

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Gyrene7483 Pillar of the Community United States 1704 Posts	Posted 07/25/2012 10:33 pm The cent has more issues than just what is "growing" on the reverse. It has some serious spots on the obverse that aren't going to get any better. One in front of and one below his chin and the worst in front of his chest about even with the date. Overall the set has issues that, for me, I would not live with. If the seller has a no questions asked return policy send the set back for a refund. Proof sets can be very difficult to photograph well if the person taking the photograph is not very experienced in taking pictures of proofs so you have to be very careful when buying proof sets online anywhere. If at all possible buy your proof sets when you can see them in hand. Ed ANA LM-3175 Report this Post to the Staff
The Big Show Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 07/27/2012 10:31 am Looks like mold to me. It probably sat in a damp place for awhile. I am not sure if it will come right off. Report this Post to the Staff
joeturbo26 Pillar of the Community United States 1193 Posts	Posted 07/27/2012 10:41 am Thank you everyone especially for your blunt candid response. I ultimately sent the set back! The search for my 70 small date proof continues....... Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19961 Posts	Posted 07/27/2012 10:44 am Most of the coins show the normal toning process for mint products. This is mostly due to improper storage. People just don't think when it comes to storing these sets and they typically have WAY too much confidence in mint packaging. Storing these sets is no different from raw or slabbed coins.....MULTIPLE LAYERS OF PROTECTION MUST BE USED. Hit the cent with some acetone. I don't think I've ever seen something like that, it looks like plastic to me.....which will dissolve in acetone and be removed. I rinse every single proof I get with acetone. Minor surface debris will eventually cause spots! I really hate albums for proof coins, you're just asking for trouble IMO. All of my keeper proofs are in airtite holders as just the first layer of protection. I then use bags, desiccant packs, sacrificial cents and tupperware....remember this: MO LAYERS = MO BETTA! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
joeturbo26 Pillar of the Community United States 1193 Posts	Posted 07/27/2012 10:50 am Thanks BadThad! Hopefully the next one I find will be MO BETTA Report this Post to the Staff
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