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Valued Member
United States
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So, I went to an auction yesterday for the first time and got two boxes of Lincolns - supposedly 38s-46s. The one box did have those years, mostly in fine to very fine condition and pretty heavily picked over. When I opened the second box, I soon realized that I made the best first auction purchase ever. There are about 40 coins in old cardboard holders, many in mint condition, including about 10 1969 S's. There are a couple IHP's, about a dozen from 1915-1929 .. but, when I saw a beautifully toned wheatie in a holder with partially ripped cello, I nearly fell off my chair when I looked and it was a 1909 VDB. Not S, but still! And, here it is. Pardon the poor photography, because I'm still learning, plus I'm still shaking from excitement! lol    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice find, looks to be improperly cleaned, but has AU details.
Edited by edweather
05/27/2015 12:14 am
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Moderator
 United States
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Nice score. Does anyone in the know think a dip in acetone and putting it on a window sill for a few months would do this coin any good? Or just leave it alone. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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It looks like where the cello was partially ripped, it has toned the other part. I would give it a touch of Verdi Care if it were mine. Nice pick up..  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19943 Posts |
Great box find!
If you want to even-out the toning, rinse with xylene and put it in a window sill naked for a few months - flip it every week or so.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If it's environmental toning I don't think Verdi-care or acetone will do anything. probably better off leaving it alone. nice find.  |
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United States
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Very nice! The funky toning pattern does not bother me, but if it bothers you then BadThad offers good advice. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Awesome find! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
613 Posts |
Pretty sweet! Window sill.
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Moderator
United States
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Didn't BadThad pretty much say what I said  John1 |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks guys! Yeah, I think the uneven toning is because of what SHAFTA9a said. I took pics before I removed it from the cello. The reverse has less of that effect, plus, I think it's got fantastic toning and detail, especially on the wheat shafts. I really, really like the reverse. I don't think the pics that I took of it raw do it justice.   |
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United States
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Quote:
Didn't BadThad pretty much say what I said How did I miss your first post?  |
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Moderator
United States
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You were probably talking  John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
573 Posts |
That toning is fantastic, especially when you look at the pictures of the ripped cello that caused/allowed it.
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05/27/2015 10:15 pm
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