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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Taking it to a jeweler to fill the hole would probably be more than the coin is worth as a cull.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
914 Posts |
As sad as it is, it would still fill a hole in my 3CN collection. I'm bidding on it!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3234 Posts |
Vaslin, what album has a hole for Proof-only dates?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
914 Posts |
Just a hole in my collection, not a hole in the album.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1934 Posts |
I have an 1855 Lib Gold Dollar (MS 62) someone soldered a loop onto. Cry some more. RUINATION !!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3234 Posts |
j_h_s....I wonder if there's a technique for removing it while essentially doing no harm to the coin?
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Valued Member
United States
174 Posts |
 Prethen, I'm a nurse, maybe I could help. But who needs it most--you or the coin!  Gussyboy1
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Pillar of the Community
United States
914 Posts |
I'm sure there is. Thanks to Wikipedia, solder melts at 361°F, gold melts at 1947°F.
DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'm TALKING ABOUT!
So, I'd suggest putting it in the oven at 400°F and place some solder remover on top of the coin once it's hot.
DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'm TALKING ABOUT!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
14kt gold solder melts at between 1255 and 1440 degrees F depending on it's exact makeup. 18Kt between 1360 and 1530 degrees.
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Valued Member
United States
240 Posts |
haha! and people are bidding on it 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5318 Posts |
Uggg  I have what's most likely a metal-trial penny that was pressed into a "lucky penny" holder.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
749 Posts |
Only 4,290 minted..Ouch! 
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Pillar of the Community
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3234 Posts |
The initial post has been updated. Take a look at those ridiculous auction results!
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Moderator
 United States
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Holy guacamole with extra ripe avocados!
Winning bid: US $228.77
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Pillar of the Community
United States
914 Posts |
That is so unbelievable. I was only planning on bidding on it up to $60. There are some interesting people out there.
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