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Bought this coin for the Grandsons type set. Its a "no cents version". He's impressed and wants to know if somebody just forgot about putting the cents on or what. Don't know what this junk on the coin is but would like to clean it up somewhat for his set. Not worried about the value if it gets messed up because it was under ten dollars. Need some cleaning hints.  . thanks edgman |
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Start with an acetone dip. John1  |
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United Kingdom
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 It cant do any harm to give it a dip in acetone or put some on some cotton wool and give it a wipe. If it is some sort of plastic based material like glue or something it should come off quite easily. |
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what does "no cents" mean?
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Canada
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xAGENTxMULDERx: There were two versions in 1883, the obverse with ``cents``, and the other without ``cents``. Cents:  No cents:  |
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Keep in mind that the stain is part of the coin's history. Yes, an acetone dip won't hurt it, and it might remove some organic crud, but you really don't want to get carried away with cleaning any coin. A shiner coin isn't necessarily a more desireable nor valuable coin; often, cleaning can lower a coin's value.
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Pillar of the Community
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The No Cents variety was dipped in gold by crooks and passed off as $5 gold pieces. Mint state examples of this coin are plentiful, btw.
Thanks for sharing and I hope your Grandson sticks with the hobby!
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Personally I wouldnt dip it but if you do dip the coin in acetone I would like to see the result.
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I would like to see an after pic also. John1 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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More than likely Acetone will not work on getting rid of that staining but worth a try. Acetone will not jurt the metal. Many cleaning agents can and do mess up coins. Remember that the stuff on that coin could be now part of the metal and removing it could cause damage.
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Going to try a mild liquid detergent first. Then maybe will try Acetone on another coin. Have to buy some first. What is the price range for Acetone? Trying to get these grandsons thinking about coin collecting so when they inheret my Morgans and Lincoln Proofs they dont go cashing them in right away and p---ing the money away. Try and teach a 12 year old why a coin is called a Half Dime when its only worth five cents and therefore should be called a "nickle". Keep the input coming. edgman |
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What is the price range for Acetone Near me it's around $7 a quart. John1 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like a general organic stain. ALWAYS follow the solvent polarity ladder when attempting conservation. Start at the top then move to the next solvent if the previous doesn't work:
1) distilled water
2) acetone
3) xylene
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First, . Second, Quote:
Trying to get these grandsons thinking about coin collecting so when they inheret my Morgans and Lincoln Proofs they dont go cashing them in right away and p---ing the money away. Please don't start them in coin collecting by cleaning the first coin you give them. Lose the detergent idea. |
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United States
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OK, I get the message from Super Dave and the detergent will be forgotten about. As for acetone I really dont need a quart or to spend the $7 for it on this coin so it looks like the coin will probably stay the way it is. Would never think of cleaning my Morgans so it should be that way with this coin even though its a much lesser value. If I change my mind will be in touch.
Thank again guys
edgman
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United States
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I'll throw one possibility out, not likely to work but worth a shot if you don't wish to spring for acetone: Repeatedly freeze and thaw it in a shotglass full of water. Different water each time. This is my recommended method for removing dirt from a dug coin, for instance.
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