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New Member
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Hello everyone, A few weeks ago I posted this 1846 Large Cent that I had bought and was skeptical about. As it turns out, it was re colored. Some members on the forum recommended an acetone bath to get rid of the re coloring. I have finally gotten around to giving it an acetone bath and I am very impressed with the way it turned out. The color has made a very clear change from dark brown to gray. This was the first acetone bath I have performed. Any input is welcome. Michael     |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The "After" pics are a bit unclear, but "gray" is not a normal circ LC color of course. I guess this gives us some idea of why the prior owner decided to fool with it.
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New Member
 United States
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What color is it supposed to be?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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nice circulated large cents are light to medium chocolate.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, a sort of nice medium brown color, much like an old Lincoln Cent you may have found once. Not gray for sure! |
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New Member
United States
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So would we be leaning toward the idea that this coin is a fake?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No, it's real. 1946 small date. Still has nice details.
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Valued Member
United States
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No, it's real. 1946 small date. Still has nice details. I could have SWORN that a 1946 small date large cent would have been a fake. OTOH, I have a MUCH harder time attributing an 1846 small date large cent...  (sorry, edweather - I just couldn't pass it up...) Edited by Aahz
07/29/2015 10:35 pm
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New Member
United States
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It appears that we have a split decision on this, ill try to take better photos tomorrow.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Let it tone naturally. Put it on a slab of wood on the window sill.
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New Member
United States
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So I took better photos... what does everyone think? I believe the remaining dirt or whatever it is might cause it to look grey... and how long should I let it naturally tone for? also what does the slab of wood do? is it vital that I use wood, or could I just place it on a paper plate or something of that nature?   |
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Pillar of the Community
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(sorry, edweather - I just couldn't pass it up...) That's ok, I do it all the time,haha lol. |
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Posted 07/29/2015 6:17 pm
