To Pickle Or Not To Pickle The Nickel?

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CambriaMarket Valued Member United States 55 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 3:23 pm I have found a handful of Buffalo nickels recently, but I have a couple dateless that are in rough shape that I would like to try to bring out the date on. I don't want to use Nic-a-date on them as I don't like the finished look. I have never used vinegar to try and bring out the date before, but am leaning towards that. Any advice from the nickel veterans on the best method? Vinegar? And how much does it affect the final coin? These two are rough and I'm willing to experiment. Thanks all Report this Post to the Staff

scopru Pillar of the Community United States 5029 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 3:41 pm Go for it. That will give you a first hand idea of what vinegar will do to a coin. These two are smoked anyway so no reason not to experiment on them. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 5:45 pm Might as well. Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 10/21/2018 7:30 pm We have had a few threads on this process. Depending on how much wear is on the coin, it may take days for the date to come out, and be warned that it may be faint. You will see the vinegar taking on a bluish colour as some copper is dissolved. Some are too worn for the date to come out. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 10/22/2018 09:27 am Quote: Go for it. That will give you a first hand idea of what vinegar will do to a coin. These two are smoked anyway so no reason not to experiment on them. Agreed. For the love of coins and science. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 10/22/2018 11:26 am You need to combine peroxide along with the vinegar for best results, but less of the peroxide than the vinegar . Soak Nickel for 12-24 hours . Report this Post to the Staff
JonNickelCollector Pillar of the Community United States 860 Posts	Posted 10/22/2018 5:00 pm I would not use nic-a-date. I use the white vinegar treatment, but it can take days or longer to get the result. Report this Post to the Staff
CambriaMarket Valued Member United States 55 Posts	Posted 10/22/2018 11:42 pm Update: I soaked the two nickels in white vinegar and a bit of peroxide for 24 hours. I can make out the dates now, a 1927 and a 1917. The vinegar cleaned up the rough nickels a bit more, which I'm happy with. Cool test and process. Thanks for the input all! Report this Post to the Staff
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