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New Member
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I'd love to solve the black spots that have appeared on my copper coins. I'm looking at at least 10 coins that suddenly have the black plague descent on them, all nice and red, including 2 1909-S VDB's, 2 regular VDB's and an 1909-S IHP. These have all been fine until we moved house.
I'd like to stop it from getting worse as it's wiping $$$ off what I have.
I'm not wanting to clean the coins since they are in almost AU condition, but having Lincoln's nose being replaced by a Jimmy Durante black spot does not make my coins attractive, or a handover of a nice legacy to my kids.
Is there any way to take care of the black stuff without ruining the coins?
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Moderator
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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First of all, how and where are you storing them since the move?
Edited by Coinfrog
11/12/2015 1:03 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Simple answer is No. Black spots can be removed but typically not without damage and there will still be evidence of the spot after removal. The best you can robably do is stop them from getting worse.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 But do tell us about present storage condidions! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Welcome to CC!
How about some pictures so we can see exactly what you're talking about?
Edited by BadThad
11/12/2015 1:17 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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WOW, that's too bad . first how were they holderd ? or were they placed in a folder or album ? the black spots are well known as carbon spots. they are ruthless villains of red copper coins. these villains will not go away without ruining your coins. I'm sure you can stop them from getting any worse by using a product called Verdi-Care. made by CCF member :badthad .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Jon and sorry to hear about this issue. I would do some research on Verdi-Care as T-Bop has mentioned to try to keep it from getting worse. 1909 SVDB's. Very sorry..... |
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Wow! thanks for all the replies. I hadn't realized that this had turned into a separate topic. I will post photos of what I'm talking about when I am able.
The storage conditions have been Mylar flips...The copper coins my dad passed to me were thankfully without sellotape. I guess it's down to the Whitman folders holding them so nicely. They were all transferred using cotton gloves about 20 years ago to Mylar flips. The other coppers that have been "infected" were purchased directly from dealers selling from rolls, and in great condition.
The coins were just fine until we moved house.
The only reason I know that there is a change is that after moving, the insurance company I have wanted my stuff "re-appraised", and by the time they got here, there were significant changes to the copper coins.
All of the late IHP and the early Lincoln's took a hit.
They are not coins I want to sell, but to preserve.
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Valued Member
United States
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I"'ve got a question about the black spots, is it contagious to other coins?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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To start I'd try some Acetone. Just dip a few of those in that to see if it comes off. Might be something that is removable. However, may also be something that when removed leaves pot marks. Black spots on Copper coins is unusual although not impossible. There just must be something in the air where your now at causing this. Edited by just carl
09/06/2018 09:39 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Black spots on copper is not unusual at all, especially on red untoned coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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Sounds alittle fishy to me. " when they came back they had the spots" hope nobody pulled a fast one
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