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Harmonica Pillar of the Community Canada 1118 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 7:05 pm It was turning black in this plastic storage tray thing my parents' picked up for me from the dollar store for Christmas. I took it out and put it in a 2x2. It was turning blacker still, I figured it should be handled, the natural oils and all, eh? I rubbed off the black and it hasn't come back in 2 days. Is my oils bad? Is it my chain smoking parents and sister? If I put it in a display case with a sicila gel pack should I be good? Report this Post to the Staff

pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 7:28 pm Can you post a picture, both sides? Weight and size in mm would be helpful. Report this Post to the Staff
chequer Pillar of the Community Canada 4227 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 7:34 pm I'd give it a dip in acetone to rid it of anything organic. A photo would be nice though. Report this Post to the Staff
Harmonica Pillar of the Community Canada 1118 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 7:54 pm I was in the middle of Jeopardy but anything for you guys. This is the best I can do with my built in web cam on the lap top but can you see the blackening above the crescent moon and star/ modern day Turkey symbol? It is growing around the outer rim of the coin but I can rub it off. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 8:01 pm I would agree with a soak in acetone, 100% rather than nail polish remover. Get yourself a PVC free flip or capsule to store it in. They are more expensive but are better to keep your coins safe. Report this Post to the Staff
Harmonica Pillar of the Community Canada 1118 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 8:09 pm I had it in a flip and after the rinse it shall go back in a new one. I was hoping to do the whole tray and handle thing with my Persian/Islamic collection. Oh well, sooner curate them for many years to come rather then have them turn into badly pateniaed monsters. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/21/2015 9:35 pm Acetone is probably your best bet to remove the back tarnish. Rubbing it in your fingers would hurts the coin either. The coin is Sassanian, most likely Khurso II, but would need to see the obverse to be sure. Report this Post to the Staff
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