Opinions On Cruddy 1888 Liberty Head Nickel

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CitationSquirrel Pillar of the Community United States 1026 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 1:11 pm I picked up this coin a little while ago online. At first glace it doesn't look that great. It has this dark "cruddy" (a numismatic term of art) appearance. But, if you look close under the crud, there is some really nice detail to it. I would be curious to hear any opinions you might have on the coin and how it might grade. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 1:13 pm You might want to try an acetone soak? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 1:27 pm Yes cruddy corrosion setting in . I would say nothing can be done to make this coin look better without ruining it anymore . Too bad 1888 V-Nickel is a semi-key . Edited by T-BOP 05/21/2019 1:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Andrew99 CCF Advertiser United States 1533 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 1:40 pm VF Details, environmental damage Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 1:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 2:34 pm VF details (ED), totally beyond any possibility of restoration. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 2:50 pm So a little acetone can't hurt? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
CitationSquirrel Pillar of the Community United States 1026 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 3:02 pm Thanks everyone for all the helpful comments. So, if I take John's advice and try a little acetone on it and things improve, does that negatively affect the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 3:03 pm nope Report this Post to the Staff
CitationSquirrel Pillar of the Community United States 1026 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 3:12 pm Well then, I guess I'm off to Youtube to study up on Acetone techniques. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 6:37 pm Use the search box here on CCF. Please post after pics. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 6:54 pm It's a good idea to learn about the benefits of acetone, but using acetone on this coin would be like putting your rusted junker through a carwash. Report this Post to the Staff
cipster Pillar of the Community United States 2362 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 7:27 pm This looks like a tough one and maybe beyond help but if you are willing to try acetone you should also try xylene. Here's something I learned from our Bad Thad "Acetone is a polar, organic solvent. It works differently from xylene since xylene is a non-polar, organic solvent". Based on that advice I use both Acetone and Xylene. Warning. Be careful using Xylene as the fumes are nasty and it should only be used in a well ventilated area. And it's very strong so be careful about handling it. Good Luck! Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Edited by cipster 05/21/2019 7:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 7:48 pm Quote: but using acetone on this coin would be like putting your rusted junker through a carwash. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6988 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 8:36 pm Yes,rusted junkers should always be washed and WAXED by hand.... Report this Post to the Staff
CitationSquirrel Pillar of the Community United States 1026 Posts	Posted 05/22/2019 11:33 am Well, I gave Miss Liberty a 10 minute acetone bath last night. I think it improved the obverse slightly (not sure the photos do it justice). The reverse still looks pretty bad ... only very minor improvements in a few spots. You can compare for yourself. But thanks again everyone for your comments. I greatly appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
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