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OP —- Acetone should not be a problem. As Slider stated, the multiple dips in Jewel Lustre (and like chemicals) will eventually strip the metal away .... one thin layer at a time. It will eventually kill the luster.
Many coins have been ruined this way.
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I tried acetone and it didn't touch the blue haze, so I guess I am stuck with that haze. It really is odd that the haze is only one one side. There is no trace of it on the reverse. I'm not familiar with the specific process, but I would think that dipping a coin would involve both sides of the coin.
Also, I reached out to Osburn/Cushing about the P2 attribution via their website. I'll post here if I get a response.
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Those dealers are most likely crooks (or complete idiots) for tryin to sell $5,000, $10,000, or even $25,000+ coins completely raw because for all we know not only is it possible that they are high-quality fakes, Just to add one a little, there are also people out there who buy details graded coins and make them raw again to sell them for full price. You can basically bet at least some of those many raw coins he saw on the floor were because of that. |
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I wonder if NGC Conservation could do anything about the haze. Anybody have any experience with them?
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Jaded...
I've used NGC conservation services before and was happy with the results. Others have used them and have not been happy. It's sorta hit and miss.
I'd take the coin to a major show and ask them (NGC) what they think about the coin and if conservation might help it.
Never hurts to ask.
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Just to close the loop on this coin. I sent it to PCGS for restoration and grading (PR61). IMO, they were able to improve it and I am pretty happy with the results. I was a bit nervous about the process, but in this case, the results were definitely worth the $50 cost. Here is a link to the Truview if you are interested. Edited by Jadey
03/28/2019 7:00 pm
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 Congratulations! |
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great looking coin in the TV, but it was a great coin going in. thanks for sharing the results |
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Congratulations! PR61 is a great result.
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That's a win !
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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