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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Picked this one up recently off ebay and it's actually nicer then what I was expecting. Opinions on grade please? I've noticed the buildup of white in and around the elements is quite common on some tokens, can this be safely removed? If this is a corrosion (as I expect) why is it white? Cheers, Bill     |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Hardly my field, but I would say very high AU. Beautiful example!
Edited by Coinfrog
10/19/2019 11:22 am
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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From my experience (and I'm not saying that it's the only explanation) I always took the "white" as left-over cleaning paste/powder or soap. Also some people lightly blast coins with talc under small pressure to clean off surface dirt/light corrosion. I've found that any of it comes off easily with a hawthorne or toothpick. It's a very nice coin ... maybe Gene will chime in concerning any "variety" of the token.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with Bill. Residue left after getting rid of the crud.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Strongly struck. AU-58. Eye Appeal 9/10.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
605 Posts |
Great looking token Bill! AU 53 / 55
Whats the position of the die axis?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice example - Condition is strong EF or AU. The white crud it left over from cleaning. The photos do not show any hairlines, so the cleaning was gentle.
As Bill noted a Hawthorn will help remove the white crud - remember to maintain the point on the thorn. I would also soak it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) for a couple days - this will help soften the crud making it easier to remove.
Gene
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Appreciate the replies. Thanks to all.
Coin Flipper the alignment is coinage.
Gene how do you remove the olive oil after soaking?
Cheers, Bill
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm guessing denatured alcohol will dissolve olive oil?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My technique is soak in acetone for a few minutes to dissolve existing oil, then soak in EVOO for a couple of days or weeks checking every day with a thorn to gage the softening of the gunk, thorn the gunk to remove from crevices, rinse in warm water, soak in acetone in a well vented area, then rinse in warm water and pat dry - do not rub. Repeat as needed.
Try this on cheap coins 1st to get the right feel for timing.
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