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Maybe a really good jeweler but I am not sure. John1  |
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Is the whole coin silver or is it just the pictures that makes it look like it? As far as the solder goes - if it is regular lead/tin solder it should melt off the coin at around 450 F but then the heat may distort the color of the coin
So like John said, maybe a good jeweler.
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I know some folk have previously removed some silver solder using a silver tester kit. I believe nitric acid (need confirmation on this) is actually the test liquid in the kits and if applied enough times it will dissolve away the silver solder and not the gold. Obviously take great care if using this method and work in a ventilated location. Also note the coin is still 10% copper alloy and as such the acid if left too long may still affect the gold.
Edited by Jake the Dog
02/11/2017 5:10 pm
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I believe it is Gold as weight & size are proper -- I just don't know how much value is affected as is to trying a repair & doing more damage -- I have a microscope that takes nice detail pics but doesn't play out true color. Any idea on vale as is?
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It might be possible to improve the coin, but I don't think it would be worth it. The coin appears to be polished which lowers the value to close to melt. Add to that the edge problem plus the fact it is a common date, and you have a coin were repairing it would be a waste of money.
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Can't confirm or deny if it had been polished prior to obtaining it. Never thought gold would tarnish so what tell signs to you see of polishing? I know the picture taken does well define the shadows but on the side shots the view slightly changes.
Edited by Circuitryder
02/11/2017 8:09 pm
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I think you should take it to a good jeweler and have him try to get the solder off. What does the coin actually look like?
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would a less magnified image be better?
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There are coin doctors that can remove the solder and add gold from a donor coin then expertly add the reeds and detail back in and work the surfaces to try to get it in a straight holder. They are looked down upon in the hobby though and typically only do it to key dates where the value of the coin if it got into a straight holder exceeds the value of their time and there are no guarantees the end result will get straight graded
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Here is a 1910 quarter eagle with the usual surfaces. If your coin is brighter than this one, it has probably been polished.   |
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polished? Not quite sure - maybe/maybe not I do appreciate the comments I have been getting -- could be fake compared to yours, not as yellow but as stated before within the parameters of weight & size. If polished any way of repair?   Edited by Circuitryder
02/12/2017 12:18 pm
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Yes, the obverse has been polished and the entire coin has suffered quite a bit from taken during its time as a piece of jewelry.
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There's no way to Unpolish a coin!
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So technically I can't damage it anyway by heating silver solder away -- thanks,
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