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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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One of the problems with buying coins you can't hold is that you're entirely at the mercy of the seller's photography, which in this case is rather inconclusive without a crystal ball and a fortune-teller. I'm up in the air on this one, but for a tiny premium above melt, it's not going to leave me out in the cold. Worst case scenario, it goes back in the hopper for bullion trading on more coins. 1947 Walking Liberty half dollar. Appears to be entirely toned, but I have a sneaking suspicion that's PVC residue lurking around Miss Liberty and the eagle. An acetone bath will be forthcoming once it shows up. My grade: XF and possibly details, but photos make it look anywhere from VF to AU. CCF grade: ?   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
I would think EF-40 from those pictures, and most likely Details.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
EF-40 and, get that green off soon.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5029 Posts |
I am in at XF-45. Would like to see this one again once you give it a bath.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3516 Posts |
XF-40 here, and I think it might be some sort of something like PVC. Let it take a bath
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Not so sure that's toning . looks more like an oil residue or PVC . The Acetone just might do wonders for this XF-45 Walker .  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
If acetone saves it from PVC heck and there is no significant pitting (although there may be), I'd say EF-40.
If the pitting is visible, EF details.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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EF-40, worth trying acetone.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
AU-50. Looks like PVC residue. Try acetone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5686 Posts |
XF-45 if that residue comes off with acetone. Would love to see the post-bath photos.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12057 Posts |
The bad news: It was PVC, and much worse than the pictures. The good news: 30 minutes of acetone cleared it up. The semi-bad news: It's still not very pretty, but for $6 and change, I'm not exactly heartbroken. Looks XF, there is still a bit of luster in areas that were not damaged by PVC residue, mostly towards the reverse rims. Obverse still looks a bit dirty, might give it another go later, or maybe put it in the album with the reverse facing up...   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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United States
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PVC...she needs a bath in acetone and the green will go away.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yup, the green went away, but what was underneath was not much better. I netted it XF details, stuck it in an envelope and put it away for now to see if it will get some semblance of toning.
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