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Valued Member
United States
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I found this really dark, old LWC coin roll hunting and I couldn't identify the date. Looks like it's metal detected. Is there a way I could get a date off this? I don't really care about damaging it because it's probably worthless anyways.   Edited by Benja
04/30/2017 8:57 pm
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Rest in Peace
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Nope, pretty well ett up. Only thing is try soaking in mineral oil for a few...months! Nreally, that's what sometimes works on older Indians and even ancients. May be able to loosen some of the crud after a soak, but I'd imagine is too corroded to get much.  |
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United States
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You could go the ancient coin route and use a toothbrush. I don't think there's much you could do unfortunatly as the lettering that hasn't been damaged as badly by the corrosion is even unreadable. Instead.... Maybe sell it on ebay as a "1943 experimental copper"  (joking) |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Quote:I found this really dark, old LWC coin roll hunting and I couldn't identify the date. Looks like it's metal detected. Is there a way I could get a date off this? I don't really care about damaging it because it's probably worthless anyways. **Just for the challenge**  Results :  I used CLR. Use this product at your own risk. http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbasic.htm |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:Can I Get A Date From This Lincoln Wheat cent? I dunno try asking it. and  to the CCF!! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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In that state, I don't think it's worth trying. If it's just an experiment, some sort of acid (e.g. CLR) will be the best bet.
Personally, I wouldn't bother no matter what the date/MM is.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Valued Member
Canada
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Some metal detectorist have had success with heating their crusty coppers in an oven.For one that bad stove top gas or electric heat might remove enough to see where the date was.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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even if you could...i would have to ask...why?
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Why not? We are a curious species.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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and yes, it's pretty much destroyed so why not give some of the ideas above a try and post an after picture.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to the CCF! |
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Posted 04/30/2017 9:35 pm
