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New Member
United States
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I happened to find this 1987 proof set in my backyard in a tree. Strange I know lol. They are extremely dirty. Who knows how long they have been there. Wondering if there is any way possible to clean or restore them? Graphic image warning!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5239 Posts |
Unfortunately you will never be able to restore the proof finish. They are corroded due to weather.
The 1987 proof set is not worth much even in pristine state.
Maybe if you plant them you can grow a money tree...
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Moderator
 United States
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You could probably soak them in pure acetone, but they will probably never get back to a proof state. Wait for other opinions.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
The easiest way to restore this set is to just sidestep the situation. Buy another identical proof set. Less financial outlay of cleaning materials and effort. Whatever you do, don't leave the replacement set in a tree for any more than a few minutes !  Break these coins out and acetone them. Beyond that, little else can be done. If they turn out OK, include them in your collection; if not, dispose of them in a job lot. |
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks all. That's pretty much what I figured. Aw well! I'll try the acetone thing as an experiment.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
 and we would love to see the "after" acetone soak picture. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Total waste of time. Crack and spend. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
03/23/2018 9:19 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8715 Posts |
to the CCF!  with Coinfrog. Spend them and buy another proof set. A 1987 proof set should not be expensive. Or, plant them and grow a money tree. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12477 Posts |
You could try acetone as an expirement just for the heck of it, but I don't think it will help much. I'm in the crack & spend camp and buy a nice set if you wish.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
So that's another reason why proof coins are sometimes found in pocket change.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19937 Posts |
with the frog too. Complete goners only worth face. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Crack and spend . I would take good care of that tree , it might give you a continuous supply of money . Just make sure you pick them before they rot .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
I would just replace the set as well, but might soak them in
acetone just to see the end result for curiosity sake.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
24885 Posts |
To the Forum. |
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Moderator
United States
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Interesting find, but ouch!   |
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Posted 03/23/2018 7:38 pm
