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Upon receiving this in the mail I noticed the obverse was smudged up. I gave it an 18 hour acetone soaking and some stuff came off but it still needs some love. What would be my next steps? Here's what it looked like out of the mail.  Here's what it looks like now.  Edited by chafemasterj
06/03/2018 1:49 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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On copper Verdi-Care works good but not sure on gold plated, but I would try it.
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If you're not afraid of damaging it I would give it a quick dip in eZest coin cleaner. John1  |
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Australia
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just try some regular jewelry cleaner from Walmart. Nothing to loose. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Since I don't have VerdiCare or eZest handy I like the jewelry cleaner idea being what the coin is. Thanks JustCarl.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just remember, the plating is probably VERY thin and any rubbing will very likely go through the plating and you'll get to the copper.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe I'll just dip it in the jewelry cleaner and rinse it with acetone. Thanks for the heads up Kanga.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here it is after a 30 second dip in jewelry cleaner. Water rinse then acetone. I'm going to leave well enough alone.  Sorry for the red reflection I'm wearing a red shirt.  Thanks for all the advice. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507Edited by chafemasterj
06/03/2018 09:46 am
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United States
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Well,it looks better than it did  John1 |
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United States
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I agree looks pretty nice @chafemasterj. "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."
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I'm glad to see some improvement. Good question, well answered.
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Here it is after a 30 second dip in jewelry cleaner. Water rinse then acetone. I'm going to leave well enough alone. Looks good. |
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