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I've got this 2 cent, and it looks to be in great condition however the corrosion and ED will bring it to details. Do you think that's an accurate grade? Please let me know your thoughts.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Coin looks au58 at least and more likely MS63BN. The green looks superficial and verdicare might get rid of it altogether. But we won't know what the surface looks like under the green until you remove it. Does not look corroded from what can be seen. Nice coin  |
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Wow MS63? That's a high one. I thought a coin had to have luster to be MS. I'll see if I can find some Verdicare.
Edited by QuarterHoarder72
06/19/2019 2:13 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like some of the light brown patches to the left of the obverse may be from prior attempts to remove surface green areas. One of the benefits of verdicare is that it not only removes verdigris but also conditions copper surfaces to re-oxidize with a new, natural patina.
Luster on copper UNC coins is tricky. Especially on brown coins. When oxygen in the air oxidizes the surface of the coin, on some brown examples, the oxidized layer is not reflective especially as it gets darker. Tough to tell about luster from pictures, but the surfaces look good to me on this coin outside the discolored patches.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Best of luck, but I'd be thoroughly surprised if Verdi-care would more than superficially improve this coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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Alright, cool. Thanks for the help!
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I'm not sure if it would even get a DETAILS grade.
It might be body bagged.
With that thought in mind it might fare better if it were cleaned!?
Edited by kanga
06/19/2019 10:09 pm
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Search for BadThads post on the three stages of polarity..we have distilled water,acetone,and then xylene...he's the maker of verdicare (and a Chemist)..find the post, then you can decide which way to go....good luck
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06/20/2019 12:16 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks so much for the help. I'll look for that post.
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Found the post. Thanks for the guidance. Gonna try the distilled water if I can.
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I'll try the distilled water first, and if that doesn't work then I'll try the verdicare as soon as possible.
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Yep at a minimum AU58 if it restores nicely you might see a MS grade on this one, I'd say MS62 just due to the little hit on the reverse. I'm a bit worried the spotty areas will leave a discolored area after treatment. Verdi-Care is your best bet on this one, probably going to need a long soak and maybe a couple, just use enough to saturate the coin and cover it in a jar so it doesn't evaporate, keep recharging it for a day or so. Post some photos after you have tried a restoration.
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Sound good. Gonna take me a while to get my hands on some verdicare but I'll post updates when I do.
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I use virgin olive oil...that's what the old timer's used before any chemical concoctions...used VOO on all my Large/Half cents.
KK
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I'll consider that. It doesn't damage the coin in any way?
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Posted 06/19/2019 2:12 pm
