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Hey everyone, new to Coin Community and to coin collecting in general for that matter. I visited my local bank the other day and picked up $25 worth of customer wrapped rolls. I plucked out a lot of interesting goodies but what stood out the most was this guy: https://postimg.org/gallery/32t4o2hu6/ (took quite a few pictures, various angles and magnification). I guess my question is, what's all this grime on the obverse, and is there a way I can safely clean it off without harming the coin's numismatic value? The reverse is beautiful; I wish I could display this coin but in its current condition, I'm not sure what approach to take. Any advice is appreciated, thanks! |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF fellow Michigander. Give it a bit and some members will chime in. John 1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Though damaged, that's a beauty for finding in crh! I've found one before, but it was is much worse condition. Good job and good luck to finding more!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Some of the 'grime' on the obverse is where the zinc coating has been rubbed away. You can't really fix it, sorry.
On the other hand, other bits of grime may be cached dirt or other stuff like that. If I'm not mistaken, A brief dip in acetone may help.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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To CCF , nice CRH find . but obverse dark spots is Rust . once they start to rust there's nothing you can do about it . It's not a high value numismatic item so don't loose any sleep over it . On the bright side , the reverse is in very nice condition for a find in the wild .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Could that coin be a reprocessed one, so that the added layering is coming off?'
Nice find!
Edited by aristarchus123
11/13/2016 09:01 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Generally, coins are displayed with obverse facing the viewer but that changed with the State Quarters. So, why not display the reverse? It's looks nice and it's a great that you found it. |
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Toby to the CCF |
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Bedrock of the Community
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to the CCF forum It is always nice to find a older coinincirculation The coin you found has been reprocess, also is showing signs of rusting. Just enjoy it as it is. Edited by GR58
11/13/2016 11:45 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree the spotting is probably rust. to the CCF! |
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to the Community! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to CCF!
Nice find! The is no saving this coin, it is what it is. The good news, you can buy a pristine mint state example for cheap....if you want a nicer coin. All of the 1943 Lincolns are VERY inexpensive and plentiful in the marketplace. Just beware of all the post-mint plated examples, they are worth 1 cent!
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Bedrock of the Community
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As already stated, those are easily purchased for reasonably low prices. And if you want really good looking one, keep looking for one that is made of Copper with that date. |
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