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arthrene Pillar of the Community United States 1713 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 9:27 pm Any idea what this ugly coin is? Report this Post to the Staff

GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 10:36 pm It's a 10 Centesimi coin from Italy. Can't make out the date but it's between 1919-1937 The reverse is that of a bee on a flower. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 10:41 pm I can just make out part of the obverse inscription, it looks like it is a 10 Centesimi coin from Italy. Obverse is bust of Vitorio Emanuele III, Reverse is a Bee. KM# 60, copper. I have a few in my colection. Report this Post to the Staff
arthrene Pillar of the Community United States 1713 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 10:46 pm This might be an interesting coin to try cleaning. I think it's covered in paint. Any suggestions on what to use? Maybe I'll use it as a pocket piece for a while and see if anything rubs off. Report this Post to the Staff
ElleKitty Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 10/16/2007 06:15 am I think I'd try acetone first, and see if that helps? Report this Post to the Staff
arthrene Pillar of the Community United States 1713 Posts	Posted 10/16/2007 07:06 am I soaked it in a bit of water last night. Didn't do a bit of good. I've never tried acetone before. I'll see if I can't pick some up after work today. Report this Post to the Staff
arthrene Pillar of the Community United States 1713 Posts	Posted 10/16/2007 6:00 pm Alright I picked up the acetone today. Now, what exactly do I do with it? How long should it soak, etc? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/16/2007 8:22 pm Acetone will not harm the coin so you can let it soak until the paint starts to soften. You can use a toothpick to scrape off the paint as it loosens. Report this Post to the Staff
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