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patr sheehan New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 11:59 am Hello anyone, recently inherited collection with many dark toned coins. From what I gather, toned coins are appreciated but only if colorful and not too much. Many of those I've come across have seemingly "too much", very dark, some dark green and blackened even. Some have light colors that could be viewed positively I guess, but my question is for those that might be too much, is there a tarn-x or product that is suggested to remove it. The half dollars from the early 1800s in particular are all brand new except this stain issue. Can it be removed with a recommended solution? Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 12:03 pm to the Community! I moved your welcome post to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 12:09 pm to CCF. Post a few pics to give us an idea of what you need help with. Don't clean them yet. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
patr sheehan New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 12:10 pm ok thanks. it shows pictureds can be added so I'll give it a try Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 12:55 pm Although the stuff can be removed, chances are it'll destroy the collector value of the coin to do so. Report this Post to the Staff
g048406 Pillar of the Community 861 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 4:37 pm You can always dip silver in an acetone solution, it may remove some minor staining, but, harsher-unwanted toning can-not be removed without effecting the coins surface. Solutions such as tarn-x or jewelers solution will remove toning, but, leave an unnatural finish and will lower the value of your coins. You can send the coin to NCS for 'conservation', but, I highly doubt they can do better than acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 6:38 pm Please post a few pics if possible. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 6:59 pm Quote: You can send the coin to NCS for 'conservation', but, I highly doubt they can do better than acetone. A pro conservation can do better but will the value of the coin be more then the price to conserve by a pro? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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