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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Fellow CCF members. I need to get a good idea as to whether this one is closer to XF40 or 45. Also do you think it would be advisable to clean it up and preserve it with some verdicare or leave it as is?   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I would definitely suggest giving it an acetone bath to get that gunk off the back side.
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
panzaldi, Have you cleaned coins before? Be careful. Acetone first with caution. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18689 Posts |
I have used verdicare for several of my coppers with good results. I have never used acetone
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1747 Posts |
you can read up on proper methods by searching acetone. precautions, use in an open area with good airflow, and make sure to use 100% acetone, and not something like nail polish remover
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
I would think acetone first then VC, nice coin panzaldi, EF-40 Send it to me and I'll look after it for you.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Technical grade appears 40 to me. I'd leave the black gunk on the reverse because what's underneath could be scary.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree XF40. Acetone first, using a q-tip, can't get into trouble there. To me the dark areas look more like gunk build-up rather than verdigris. If you feel the least hesitant, the coin is too valuable to take a chance with - let a professional do it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
BH1964 stated  , Quote:
I'd leave the black gunk on the reverse because what's underneath could be scary. True, but I would think that the op bought this for his own collection. Not a flip job. Either way, I would love to have one preserved or not. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
EF-45 details. lots of issues on reverse. yes have it professionally cleaned.
The B in V.D.B. looks weird to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
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The B in V.D.B. looks weird to me. I thought that too when I first looked at the coin but, maybe with a clearer pic? |
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Valued Member
United States
397 Posts |
Since there isn't really any verdigris I wouldn't use verdicare. I would take a q-tip dabbed in acetone and lightly apply to the gunk on the back to see if it comes off easy. If not, just let it be.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
With a coin of that value I'd send it to NGC for conservation.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
SHAFTA - Why does the B look weird to you?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
Closer to EF40. I'd probably leave it as is. That being said, if it were my coin, since it's details anyway, I "might" try a little Verdicare spot treatment on some of the reverse crud to see what's underneath. Would probably not try the acetone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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EF-40 details, due to the scratches on reverse.
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Posted 07/08/2015 2:23 pm
