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Edited by CoinHobbyist
10/09/2018 10:48 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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First, let's start with full pics of both sides of the coin.  to the CCF! |
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 Always show full pictures of both sides, even if you think it's not necessary. Can't comment on whether you should send in to be graded without seeing them. It is still fine to show closeup of area of concern. |
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To the Forum . A closer and clear pic of the carbon spot* Edited by Dorado
10/09/2018 8:20 pm
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I would definitely start with acetone and go from there. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Pillar of the Community
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You could start with a long soak in distilled water, and if that doesn't dissolve it, try a soak in acetone. Hard to know what it will look like beneath that spot, but it's got to look better than that...
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It would need to grade at least MS66 to justify all costs to have it TPGed. I don't think it will grade that high. Zurie's method is the way to go. John1  |
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From the images it looks like something is on the coin. Note the small spots next to it. At this point I would be hopeful it could be removed. The next question is did whatever it was damage the coin.
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Could very well be ink . I would give it a long soak in acetone . If that doesn't work put a little silver dip on a Q-tip and just dab that spot , might work . Either way I would not send it in for conservation if you can't fix it with those two methods .  |
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Acetone should work. If not, might be something that just will not come off. Good luck. |
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As the others mentioned, try pure Acetone, not nail polish remover.
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I hope you let us know what worked or didn't.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd say with all likelihood it is ink. Why? Fountain pens were a popular writing instrument of the day, probably laying on a desk while the owner penned a letter. Perhaps a banker?
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