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Valued Member
United States
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I found this penny CRH a few months back. I put it in a 2x2 the same day I got it. The spot on the obverse has gotten far worse in a short period of time. I'm in the never clean a coin camp as that's what I was taught by my grandfather and parents but it's obvious something needs to be done with this coin quickly. Also there was no gunk in front of Lincoln's face when I found it. Any suggestions?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow! Looks like a genuine struck through cloth! Another rare find like this in two days?! I am living in the wrong area for CRH.  Incredible find! Well done! -CH27 Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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100% acetone or verdi-care if you have it.
Otherwise, amazing error! I'd love to find something like that!
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Valued Member
 United States
261 Posts |
Thanks both of you.
It's one of the coolest coins I've found. I found found it on August 29. As stated the green has gotten far worse.
When they conserve coins is that that they use? I have both acetone and Verdi-Care I put a nickel in acetone to see if there was any affect. It didn't help the coin but seemed to leave a film on it.
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Pillar of the Community
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100% acetone or Verdi-Care if you have it.  Nice find when CRH.  |
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Valued Member
United States
261 Posts |
Thanks Scopru.
How long a soak do you guys think? Should I use a q-tip on it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2156 Posts |
No way! Sweet find! The second one I've seen this week.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3003 Posts |
beechnut,
A most excellent find. The pattern is deep and wide. Plus you still have th date on yours.
Good luck on getting that green stuff off.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Awesome find and congratulations!
Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
United States
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Great find. I used Verdi-Care on mine. John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
261 Posts |
Thanks all. I was pretty excited when I found it.
John I looked at your coin again. Was that pic taken after Verdi-Care? Do you have a before pic? Thank you.
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Moderator
United States
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That was after. I knew it would not remove the spots on the reverse, but I am hoping it will slow down or stop the progression. John1 |
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