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Posted 06/01/2016 10:15 pm
Hi dads,
Yes, it is a corrosive etch used to reveal the date (details really). But you should know that for some dates coins can reveal their age by other clues. For instance 1913 Type 1 buffalo can be determined by the reverse mound even if worn heavily. Some of the 1920s dates can be determined by the ribbon details and the hair above the braid. So before pickling your nickel check for the clues. Even coins without a date have value and more so when a mint mark is available.
PS a 50/50 mix of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide will speed up the etch. If you use this method you will need to watch it closely. If you wait too long you could pass by the point where you can make out a date. Further, some coins are to far worn to reclaim a date or mm. Just a bad design prone to wearing out.
Yes, it is a corrosive etch used to reveal the date (details really). But you should know that for some dates coins can reveal their age by other clues. For instance 1913 Type 1 buffalo can be determined by the reverse mound even if worn heavily. Some of the 1920s dates can be determined by the ribbon details and the hair above the braid. So before pickling your nickel check for the clues. Even coins without a date have value and more so when a mint mark is available.
PS a 50/50 mix of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide will speed up the etch. If you use this method you will need to watch it closely. If you wait too long you could pass by the point where you can make out a date. Further, some coins are to far worn to reclaim a date or mm. Just a bad design prone to wearing out.
Edited by Rackster
06/01/2016 10:20 pm
06/01/2016 10:20 pm
