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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As I go through my br's, I've beginning to see more & more glossy finishes of cents. These finishes are generally on a more collected coin. Though not always.
They almost seem to be fake but I know, well at least I think so, that they authentic...
Does anyone have any idea what I'm talking about?
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Valued Member
United States
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Maybe the eye is keying in on that look and mind is noticing it perhaps because of of the appearance ....
But then again?
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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The early Lincolns have been handled so much that they have a polished look to them. If you can post photos we can give you a better idea.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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  would help! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sorry, have no idea what you're talking about.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
I'm sorry, but I'm also unsure about what finish or look you are referring to.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
558 Posts |
In the morning when I'm fully awake, I will post many, including different dates M, mm vs nmm, etc....
Thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
558 Posts |
I think you're right, I think it's shellac.
Why would someone do something that?!!
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Valued Member
United States
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I think you can do it with a blowtorch. People think they are pretty and buy them on ebay. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
709 Posts |
I believe people used to lacquer their copper pennies back in the day to "preserve" them and make them seem prettier.
I think acetone should remove lacquer, but have not tried myself.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Mike said it all jo. It was common practice back in the day to protect coins. Go to Walmart or home depot and buy a quart of pure acetone and a shallow GlaSS jar like a baby food jar and soak them. Should take only a few minutes to start to see the shellac disolving. Let them soak for a half hour or so and it should dissolve it away then rinse them with distilled water or fresh acetone immediately after you remove them. Be careful though and keep an open flame far away from the acetone and do it in an open space. |
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Posted 01/16/2016 6:18 pm
,Thick clear glossy Lincoln cents . 
