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Valued Member
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For your discerning eyes. She ain't all that pretty but opinions on grade will be appreciated!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Tough. Reverse is a strong EF or better, but the obverse detail is so obscured by that gunk that it's hard to read. A good acetone soak might clean this up nicely.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks Coinfrog. I've never cleaned a coin with acetone before (although I once cleaned a Morgan with silver polish when I was 8 years old  . Been so long ago it has re-toned somewhat). Time for a little acetone research. Purchased the Indian blind with random date, XF+ condition promised. Paid about $100 over melt. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've never cleaned a coin with acetone before (although I once cleaned a Morgan with silver polish when I was 8 years old . Been so long ago it has re-toned somewhat). Time for a little acetone research. It will not harm the coin. It is considered conserving, not cleaning, as it doesn't alter the metal. Make sure it's 100% Acetone. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Give acetone a chance, and after a good soak try using a soaked Q-tip to dislodge the gunk. Please get back to us with the results!
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Valued Member
United States
210 Posts |
Picked up what I believe to be 100% acetone at Home Depot this evening and will give it a try this weekend. Thanks Coinfrog and SilverDollar2017 for your input!
Edited for grammar.
Edited by TreeMonkey
08/09/2018 10:10 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I know at first glance the obverse looks that way, but I'd like to see if it cleans up.
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Valued Member
United States
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Improved...but could use another soak? Rolled a q tip over the trouble spots but old grime is stubborn. Total soak about 15 minutes.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree EF-40. I'd try the acetone again and gently use a wood toothpick to see if some of the debris in the incused areas will loosen up
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks better after the acetone treatment. XF-40 seems about right.
I think this is a 1909-S. Mintmarks on Indian half eagles are often pretty weak.
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Posted 08/09/2018 6:28 pm
