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Valued Member
United States
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I think this coin was painted. I tried dippng it in acetone and rubbing it a bit with a Q-tip, but it didn't do anything. So, two questions - is it really painted, and is there something that could remove the paint that's not too hazardous to me or the coin? If it was painted, maybe I should be afraid of what it looks like underneath.   Edited by Pauldog
03/04/2019 11:44 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like some kind of plating.
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Valued Member
 United States
325 Posts |
It looks like paint to you, too?
Do I just soak it in a pan of xylene?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4678 Posts |
Not worth messing with. Only worth silver melt value, if you could even get that. May be a Chinese fake.
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Valued Member
United States
325 Posts |
I bought it recently, so I could return it. That sounds like the best thing. Same deal with this coin, but just the back - Paint! What will people think of next? (This will be the last and only time I buy culls...)   Edited by Pauldog
03/05/2019 12:13 am
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Valued Member
United States
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As far as being fakes, both coins pass the magnet test, and they both weigh between 26 and 27 grams according to my postal scale that seems accurate within one gram.
In any case, I don't see a good reason to keep them if I can return them. (I got them from Provident Metals as culls.)
Edited by Pauldog
03/05/2019 12:08 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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If acetone didn't help, try other organic solvents
methyl alcohol
ether
automotive paint thinner
household oil paint thinner (turpentine oil)
low sulfur jet or diesel fuel
benzene (be careful with this one - slightly carcinogenic, but methyl benzene much more risky**)
nitromethane (drag cars use this stuff)
Don't use vinegar*, or natural soapy water or detergents or olive oil*, at this stage.
* slightly acidic
**Used 50 years ago, as an automotive racing fuel.
If you don't understand the risks associated with these solvents, consult
Industrial Data Sheets on Google.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would put it in a jar of acetone and let it soak overnight. Just dipping a Q-tip
and giving it a light rub will not work most of the time. It all depends on what
Kind and how heavy the paint is. As stated only worth melt so you really
have nothing to lose.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I'm a little confused. If you bought them as culls, why are you dissatisfied with these?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Don't waste more money purchasing all kinds of chemicals. Just return those things.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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You bought culls , you got culls , what is the issue?
Probably plated and removed from belt buckles!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Must admit I don't see how you could be disappointed with culls, much less even think about returning them at (I assume) your expense.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Actually pretty nice culls.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
900 Posts |
Its certainly up to you to decide whether or not to return them, but Provident Metals Culls description seems accurate to me. Quote:
Cull Coin Characteristics
As stated above, a cull coin refers to coins that present flaws. This term applies regardless of a coin's design or the material used to create it, meaning that the term is not limited to a few specific coins. Also, the term "cull coin" may be applied to coins with a variety of defects. These defects may include:
Scratches (minor or severe)
Holes
Bent coins
Tonal variances
Severe retooling
Pitting
Signs of corrosion
Other severe marks
On the Sheldon Scale, cull coins typically fall somewhere between Basal State/Poor (1) and Fair (2). |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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But nothing about painted coins!  |
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