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Pillar of the Community
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I've only tried acetone once and didn't see any results but I thought this 1814 half dollar was worth a try. Here's the before and after. Any opinions on grade would be appreciated. I think it is an O-104a. Before   After   Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
Amazing what almost 200 years of dirt will look like on a coin! Great result! Nice coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1510 Posts |
wow
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1770 Posts |
wow reminds me of the before and after look when people lose alot of weight its like a WOW factor
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Valued Member
United States
115 Posts |
I'm shocked that just an acetone bath changed the coin that much.
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Valued Member
United States
280 Posts |
How long did you keep it in acetone?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1211 Posts |
Was this the result of just a soak or a soak plus some light q-tip action?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
Greasy dirt has been removed to reveal the true silver patination underneath.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2049 Posts |
Nice transformation! I've only used Acetone to remove PVC damage but never tried it on a coin like this.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
An acetone bath for 15 minutes and then a light q-tip rub.
Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2602 Posts |
I'm surprised it improved that much too.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2077 Posts |
It looks nicer. I don't think that there is much numismatic value in pocket lint, skin oil or whatever builds up on coins. The only concern I'd have is what a TPG would say. Would it be improper cleaning just because they didn't do it? I don't submit my coins, so not a concern for me. |
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Greasy dirt has been removed to reveal the true silver patination underneath. I agree. Looks good.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1757 Posts |
I told you acetone gives a coin a blue-ish tinge ...
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United States
187702 Posts |
The second photo looks no "bluer" than the first, at least not on my screen. If anything, it is less (or lighter) blue.  One has to remember that acetone can change the appearance if the appearance was affected by an organic substance. If it did not, then why use it?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It did not "turn" blue. That is the coloration that was under the grime the acetone took off. Grade...VG-F. The rim is awful worn on the reverse. Regardless, nice coin now the she has been cleansed. |
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Posted 09/19/2012 6:36 pm
