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tkbslc Pillar of the Community United States 1158 Posts	Posted 06/26/2015 11:53 am Bought a cheap sealed blue Ike sight unseen of the 'Bay. When it came, it looked really nasty. It was covered in scaly white/green stuff. I assumed it was from the plastic and so I unsealed it and soaked it acetone for 2 hours. Nothing changed. The scale did not look like toning, though. For some reason I had the idea to try hot water. I sprayed it for a few minutes with the sink sprayer using hot water and the scale all dissolved! The coin looks perfect now. Didn't scrub or rub it at all. So any guesses what that was? I've never seen this on any mint set coins before and I buy quite a few. Usually if there are issues they are toned yellowish or the gunk will dissolve in acetone. Guess I should start trying water first. Unfortunately I did not take before pictures . Report this Post to the Staff

CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12823 Posts	Posted 06/26/2015 12:22 pm Quote: Unfortunately I did not take before pictures. I'm sure we'd all like to see the "after". So it was covered in that scale while sealed in the package? Odd! Report this Post to the Staff
SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 06/26/2015 12:43 pm That sure is interesting. Maybe someone spilled some milk on it and there was a hole in the package. LOL Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 06/26/2015 3:56 pm This I interesting. What I know #1 Acetone is used to remove organic material. Was it the wash material the Mint uses? Quote: Bought a cheap sealed blue Ike sight unseen of the 'Bay. When it came, it looked really nasty. It was covered in scaly white/green stuff. How old? Wonder what the previous owner had it stored in? Quote: It was covered in scaly white/green stuff. This could be mold. Report this Post to the Staff
tkbslc Pillar of the Community United States 1158 Posts	Posted 06/26/2015 11:40 pm I looked a little closer at the packaging, and you can see a little break in the seal at the seam and the white scale making a trail in from there. So it literally could have been anything. Spill, mildew, moisture, who knows. I was under the impression it was sealed, so that made me think it would have had to be something common. Glad it cleaned up nice! Guess I need to look closer and not assume "Sealed" always means a nice looking coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188403 Posts	Posted 06/27/2015 4:31 pm Interesting. I am glad it turned out okay for you. 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
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12823 Posts	Posted 06/28/2015 11:43 am Yes, glad it turned out for the best. How about a picture of your rescued Ike? Report this Post to the Staff
NewCollector210 New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 06/28/2015 10:59 pm Yes post some pictures Report this Post to the Staff
tkbslc Pillar of the Community United States 1158 Posts	Posted 06/30/2015 12:07 am Sorry, I've been working so I haven't had a chance to post pics. Here's the troubled Ike. There are few spots and lines on close inspection, but it looks good in the album: Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188403 Posts	Posted 06/30/2015 11:06 am They always look good in the album. 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
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