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Pillar of the Community
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Okay, so my 1926 S LWC is a pretty nice one, VF/XF ish... However, I constantly notice the red/brown stuff "growing" on it. It's been under acetone for two (2) days now, and it looks about the same (other than the fact the color is a little lighter in general). I really dont want to upgrade this coin, because I figure that sense the 26 S is a semi key date it would take like $30 to get one of equal grade... What can I do to help the coin? These pics are old, by the way, so it doesn't show the after effects of the acetone. Thanks!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just leave it be - I don't think your conservation efforts will make any difference.
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Pillar of the Community
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5828 Posts |
Heres what she looks like after the acetone bath... Also, first picture of a coin with my iPhone 6S!   Might be worth sending to ANACS for conservation or to NCS? Would it be better to sell this one and use the money to buy a better one? Thanks. |
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Rest in Peace
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weird environmental damage. I don't think anything would help it. put it on the bay and buy yourself a better one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 It is a semi key and you can pick up one with less damage in the near future. |
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Pillar of the Community
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5828 Posts |
Alright... What would one like this be valued at? I'm thinking $20 BIN on ebay? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Corrosion with pits, no saving. I think you soaked it in acetone too long, the patina looks odd now.
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Pillar of the Community
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 Okay, thanks all for the help... |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Quote:Alright... What would one like this be valued at? I'm thinking $20 BIN on ebay? That coin is worth $5 tops and I wouldn't pay half that for it. '26-S is a better date but not a semi-key. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I set up a BIN on ebay for $10, if anyone was wondering. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Throw it up on a facebook auction group and see where it goes.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Oops. Don't worry, a better one will come along!
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Rest in Peace
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With BH1964 . |
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Posted 11/18/2015 8:43 pm
