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United States
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Posted this picture in the toned coins thread but would like to ask a question about using it in my Ike set. This is a brown holder proof and has a rainbow effect around the perimeter. I kinda like it but I don't think it would "match up" with the rest of the coins....should it be cleaned or left alone?  |
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United States
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Don't clean it, the coin will be ruined. If you don't think it would fit in your set, don't put it in your set at all. It's a beautiful toner and it would be a shame if it got cleaned.
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United Kingdom
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If you dont like it then sell it and buy another . I can think of many people who would love to have a good toner like that in there collection.I certainly would! :) its a lovely coin. You could make some money even.
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 United States
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Thank You both for your prompt replies.....I really like it too. I will leave it as it is for sure!
I should add that I'm really glad to hear this.
Edited by Nickels_rule
07/20/2014 08:00 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good choice! The 74-S proof is well known for producing rim rainbows like this. Yours is a perfect example. You can't see it n my photo, but the 74-S in my recently completed CP 71-76 set also has this toning, but not to this degree.
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United States
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Does anyone else see how Ike looks mad on the left and happy in the pic on the right? Odd.
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United States
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Canada
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Beautiful coin! That coin should not be cleaned imo.
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United States
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Darth I am sure glad to hear this....I was afraid I had a dud or something. The back matches the front too. fromms2244 You are correct, it looks like that to me as well now that you call attention to it  but I assure you, it's the same coin. flash vs. no flash? AlbumAccumulator Thanks a lot, I value all your opinions.  Tis in the album now. (along with that little piece of lint that I'll remove when I find the "blue Ike" that goes next door) Edited by Nickels_rule
07/20/2014 11:59 am
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Korea, Republic Of
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The worst thing that you could do to that Ike is to clean it. Cleaning is a big no-no, and it should never be done on a toned proof Ike, not to mention a *gorgeous* one. That toning looks brilliant, and I am sure jbuck will come along sometime and drool at it and scream "DON'T EVER EVER CLEAN IT!!"  |
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United States
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Would it ruin the coin? Nope. A quick dip would do nothing but make it clear again.
Having said that, would I do it to this coin? NO! Usually when they get milky it is unattractive. But when it goes rainbow like this one, it looks great. Very handsome coin.
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United States
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Why would you clean that?
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United States
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 with much of the above... That's one pretty coin! If you don't like it the way it is, I'll gladly take it off your hands!  |
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I really like it too. I will leave it as it is for sure! Good call. Thought I was going to have to hunt you down and... well... no need to go into details now.  (Just kidding, I hope you know!)Quote:
Tis in the album now. Excellent! He is beautiful. You made the right call, leaving him as is. Over time, you are going to really appreciate this decision!  |
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United States
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I wouldn't dip that coin.. it has a nice hue to it.
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United States
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Good call. Thought I was going to have to hunt you down and... well... no need to go into details now.
(Just kidding, I hope you know!) Hey, Hey....I don't want any trouble...... I just couldn't risk being ostracized ....... |
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Posted 07/20/2014 07:35 am
