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New Member
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Hello, I am still very much a newby here but I am enjoying reading and learning as I go along. My question today is- How do you clean a coin that has dirty marks or areas on it, without ruining the look or value of the coin? I have what I believe to be a very nice 1968 S red Lincoln Penny but it does show some dirty areas on both sides of the coin. I will post pictures so people will be able to see to what I am referring to. Regardless, in no way does this coin look like it is 51 years old. Thanks in advance for your help!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The only two proven safe ways, would be using 100% pure Acetone or Verdi-Care. In your case, using Verdi-Care would be the best option. Other than those two, please don't try anything else.
Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
05/15/2019 03:43 am
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New Member
 United States
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Errers and varietys,
Thank you for your prompt reply. I will definitely look into Verdi Care.
After using it, How does one know if a coin is nice enough to send in for grading?
Thanks,
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@bwies, you could certainly cross post over in the grading section of CCF to get an idea of how this coin might grade. You will want to photograph it outside of the 2x2 for that. I suspect that there are enough marks that it would not make financial sense to slab this coin.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Rest in Peace
United States
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With a coin like this that does not have bad dark spots I would leave it alone . but if you must then try a little Verdi-Care , otherwise just be happy with a real nice Red & Brown Lincoln Memorial .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good advice from all. I personally don't think think this coin can be improved much, nor is it worth spending money on.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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bwies..  to CCF...  with all postings...myself, I would leave it alone after a dip in acetone and a distilled water rinse.. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It if it a stain, it probably not come off.
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New Member
United States
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To all who replied to my question- many thanks!!
Spence,
Thanks for the suggestion to try this post in the grading section.I will try and get better pictures and yes outside of the 2x2 I had it stored in.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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These are quite common. I still have a BU roll of them I've never opened.
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