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New Member
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Hey guys, I'm new to collecting and new to the forums. Long story short, I cleaned a 1919 Un Peso Coin that was in mid-high XF condition. there was some typical dark shading around the edges of the coin and inbetween designs, and Impulsively not thinking I used baking soda, water, and a toothbrush to clean the coin. After researching the coin and its rarity and reading how cleaning coins is a horrible idea (after I cleaned it) I fear I may have just turned a valuable coin into a not so valuable coin. Thoughts? BEFORE   AFTER   Edited by 2muchcoin
11/17/2016 11:26 pm
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New Member
 United States
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AGAIN... I am furious with myself and feel discouraged tbh with the whole hobby now... so frustrating. my stupidity.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4911 Posts |
sadly, most value will likely be lost...don't feel too bad about it, it's a learning experience..we've all cleaned a coin at least once whether experimenting or doing something like your situation...there's no reversing it so just try letting it go, stressing over it won't change anything. don't feel discouraged or quit, you made a mistake but this taught you a lesson and you definitely won't do it again. relax  we've all made mistakes Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It was, and still is, a nice coin. Not very rare. I've made a lot of mistakes, myself. But I am getting better, so I suggest you hang in there and give yourself a chance to learn.
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New Member
United States
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Maybe not rare but it is the most sought after date post 1900 for a peso coin. and It was in good shape imo but I guesss you're right. A learning experience Is what I'll consider it. Thanks guys :/
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New Member
United States
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Curious what people would grade it before and after, I know its hard to determine due to cleaned coins arent even suppose to be graded...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe over time, it left out and handled occasionally it will retone to an acceptable finish. Any suggestions from other forum members?
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Valued Member
Canada
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retone to an acceptable finish It may re-tone over time, and there are plenty of methods to make that happen. However, the fine scratches are there for good. @2muchcoin, sell it if it bothers you too much, but I suggest keeping it as a reminder to increase your knowledge about this hobby prior to taking rash actions. Was this a somewhat expensive lesson? Sure, but there is value in gaining that knowledge. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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New Member
United States
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If I do decide to sell it what do you guys think would be a reasonable price for me to list it as?
Im sorta lost as to the value of the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Yes, don't be discouraged and be happy you did your research after you just cleaned a single coin........not a dozen or so.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I did the same thing early on. My suggestion would be hang on to it for a reminder of what not to do. If it really bothers you use it for a pocket piece with some other silver coins to "circulate" it down until the hairlines disappear. Welcome to the higher knowledge of numismatics (CCF) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it makes you feel better, you cleaned an already-damaged coin. There is graffiti below the wreath on the reverse.
Edited by TypeCoin971793
11/18/2016 08:38 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Good eyes, Type, I saw that too. So you really didn't hurt a great coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In its previous condition from the wear I can see it would have been a $20 coin. Now it's likely worth melt + a bit. Keep it for a pocket piece and enjoy sales clerks asking, what's that? Whatever the net loss on the coin might be, it's really pretty cheap education.
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