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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I got a few hundred circulated rpms that are yucky but I assume could be fixed up no real verdigris, or carbon spots just dirt and gunk in the date, mint mark or outer devices? those white spots are skin I think I seen people here suggest a acetone bath what exactly is that? example of common yuck coin:I have 100% acetone is that what I use with a rounded wooden tooth pick? Any suggestion for those who have done this.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The green won't go away. Just the black gunk around the devices are all I every remove. (Not very often I do that) If I work on a coin, it is usually just one. I saw an image of a going that someone sent into to NCS to conserve. I don't think it is an improvement.  Seems like it was just a cleaning to the surface and to me it would lower the value. IMOHO Edited by coop
12/28/2015 5:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes 100% acetone-I use a qtip to blot it some after I let it soak for a bit-I guess a toothpick should be fine for the rough dirt see what others that have been at it a lot longer say.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Soak it over night can't really hurt the coin at this point.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
Tooth pick will move grit off the coin, but if there is sand, then that can scratch the surface. So I use a mineral oil bath, and a very soft tooth brush. I've heard that a green thorn was better to use. It will give and keep from scratching the fields. I may repeat my process if something is remaining. (Even a soak may break it down more)  Only use this on circulated coins. Only works on grit and grime. Will not remove toning, carbon spots, rust, patina (Green stuff on cents). It just removes grime from the coin. Practice first on common coins before attempting a collectable. If it is a high dollar collectable, it might be best to leave it alone. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Awesome will try this tonight.
are the two methods mentioned separate or used b combination
method 1 acetone bath
method 2 mineral oil bath
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Valued Member
United States
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Attention: Verdigris is green and you have green on that coin.
Vericare is the answer!
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
IMHO- Acetone first ,then Verdi-care. the whole thing on cleaning is; do not apply too much pressure or you will scratch the coin especially the fields.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2253 Posts |
I'm guessing the Verdi-towel would not be a good idea to use because of the rubbing involved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
663 Posts |
For removal of just gunk from the coin I soak overnight in water then us a child soft bristle tooth brush. I also us thorns from a rose bush to get the tight places. Have to be careful with the thorn as you may scratch the coin if there is grit or sand on the area you are cleaning. I also use acetone for the tough stuff.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I suggest:  A stencil brush rather than tooth brush A green thorn from a citrus tree Q tip Acetone then Xylol then Verdicare baths |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2824 Posts |
I got verdi-care coming I had one but ran out... Looks like its time to get a pet cactus  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2253 Posts |
Like it, and a good way to get rid of some thorns.
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