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I have an off center error coin that is going to be cleaned because it has to be cleaned. Image:  de.jpg80.14 KB Mild soap and warm water will be the first step. Errrrorrrrrrr |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd go Xylene from Home Depot.
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Member
 United States
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Home Depot is 10 miles, my sink is 10 feet, guess which I choose.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I hope distilled water at least!  |
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United States
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Error, I thought you might enjoy this off-center strike. Image from Logan Sale  http://loganberrybooks.com/russ/col...on/2015.htmlImage with "EdgeView" from current owner. "1814 JR-1 Off Center Capped Bust Dime - Updated" From PCGS US Coin Forum By JustBustDimes.  |
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United States
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Benji, that is a nice coin. Way too expensive for me. Back then, many of the early off centers were used for pocket pieces, Just think of the value of some of them if they were kept in mint state.
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And also many had holes drilled in them, I have and Indian Head cent that is off center with a hole drilled in it. got it for 16 bucks I think. errror |
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If the first wash doesn't break stuff loose, try the freeze/thaw cycle.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've been doing freeze/thaw now for 5 days with some really thick gunk, no luck so far on removing even a speck. I'll give it two more weeks.
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quote:
I've been doing freeze/thaw now for 5 days with some really thick gunk, no luck so far on removing even a speck.
If it hasn't worked by now, it won't. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Freeze/thaw cycle? Is that what I think it is?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coin in distilled water. Soak during the day, freeze during the night.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks SuperDave! Into the olive oil it goes then!
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Forum Kid
Kuwait
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Lovely Coin Benji!
Seems like a good idea, Let us know what the outcome is.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well SuperDave, just pulled the coin out of the water and the dirt finally started moving! The date is finally visible. I'll keep the water freeze method up for as long as it needs then. |
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I generally soak for a couple days before freezing, and make sure it's completely solid before thawing.
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