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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2703 Posts |
Poll Question
 Do you think this "Gothic" Crown of Victoria needs a dip? Please explain what you would do and why you would do it. Do you think it would increase in value or appeal (salability) if you dipped it? Do you think it would decrease in value or appeal (salability) if you dipped it? Results
| Yes, it is a mess! |
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7% |
2 Votes |
| No, don't touch it! |
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82% |
23 Votes |
| Not sure |
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11% |
3 Votes |
Poll Status:
Locked
Total Votes: 28 Counted
Last Vote:
01/05/2008 2:04 pm Edited by t360
01/07/2008 10:42 am
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Moderator
 United States
6563 Posts |
Dipped in what?
Acetone...yes since it has a nice fingerprint on it
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2703 Posts |
I purposely did not specify the dip to get opinions on what people would do.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1840 Posts |
No way! That coin has character.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2703 Posts |
Just in case the value of the coin might affect your decision to try dipping or not - this is not an inexpensive item - it is currently for sale on ma-shops for 1500 euros = US$2,193.61.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
I like the coin just the way it is.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2217 Posts |
I do not know first-hand what the effects of 'dipping' in acetone would be as I have no experience of it. As the coin is, it seems to be quite good so it depends on the risk factors as this is a very nice coin.
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Member
United States
3242 Posts |
I like just as looks now do not dip it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2600 Posts |
That coin has earned it's skin. I do not see anything on it that appears that it would continue to damage the surfaces so why mess with it. Leave her be.
Jim
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
91 Posts |
There is a slight fingerprint but I wouldn't dip it. I quite like the way its toned.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
I think this coin has beautiful eye appeal to me so anything but acetone (like e-Zest or other products that can ruin the coin if not done properly) I would have to say absolutely not
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2217 Posts |
On second thoughts... DON'T DO IT!! :0
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1262 Posts |
Don't dip it in ANYTHING. The coin looks great as it is. If you do not like it as it is.....I will have it....lol  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
914 Posts |
I'm worried that the fingerprint on the obverse will eventually become more noticeable. I'd do a 30 second acetone dip, but nothing more.
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Moderator
United States
23543 Posts |
I bought 2 coins I knew to be cleaned
now I am sorry
I can't sell them and they are too valuable to give as gifts.
If they would have been left alone
they would have been fine.
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Valued Member
United States
75 Posts |
It is a handsome coin. Should be left as is.
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Posted 11/15/2007 8:31 pm
