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Acetone (pure, not nail polish) will not adversely affect the coins and will probably help break down the adhesive.
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 a good soak in acetone should work. If not, then xylene would be the next step. Which coin were you looking at having grading? I would recommend posting here before sending off anything. And  Edited by Ty2020b
09/23/2020 4:19 pm
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I would pop the 1914D LWC out and post on here. Can't make out the year and date, if it is a 14D. And be careful with YouTube. Some good information, ALOT of bad. I recommend using the search here in the forum for some answers..... or just post! |
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Yep, check the 14-D to make sure that's what it is.
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These are both what I would classify as basic circulated collections. The Lincoln collection in that grade is very common with one exception - if it's in the correct slot, the 1914-D is considered a key date. They are rare because few were made, so that one coin could be worth $100+ depending on exact condition. That is more than the rest of the Lincoln book combined. The Mercury dimes are all circulated and common dates, but because they are 90% silver, they are worth $1.50 in silver content each. So, overall, a nice find! |
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Wow a 1914 D!
Do not get anxious and rub the coins. Let the soaking do the job.
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Nice circulated collections . Those folders in a bad environment can really mess up coins . The Lincoln's with the adhesive can be soaked in Acetone . Only your 14-D and maybe the 24-D Lincoln have any decent value . post the two of them here both sides and enlarged . The Mercury dimes are common dates and mints , you can also use acetone on them but don't expect great results against all the black spots . If you happen to have a conservative solution called Verdi-Care go ahead and use it on only the Wheaties , and lastly take all coins out of those folders and put them in 2x2 cardboard holders .  |
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Do not get anxious and rub the coins. Let the soaking do the job. Agreed.  Feel free to soak in several rounds with fresh acetone (to keep dissolved crud from redepositing back on the coins). A finale flowing rinse with fresh acetone is preferred to rinsing with water since the acetone will air dry much faster. |
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OK, gonna make an acetone run later this afternoon! Here is a picture of the 1914 D...1924 is in really bad condition, and its hard to even make out the 24, much less the mint mark...ill check again and update after a few soaks  |
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The 14-d has value but is not worth sending in for grading.
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Excellent find and you are smart to come here and ask what to do. "Cleaing" that does damage to coins is defined as the removal of any of the original surgace. Even wiping with a facial tissue can leave scratches and therefore is called cleaning. Conserving is the removal of surface dirt without removing any of the coin's surface. This is what acetone and Xylene do. BTW - you CAN get acetone in the health and beauty section at Walmart for around 1.75. It is sold as fingernail polish remover. I also have gotten it at the Dollar Store before. As long as it says pure acetone - no perfumes or coloring added, you are OK. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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The '14-D looks severely cleaned, unfortunately. Looking forward to pics of some of the other better dates. to the CCF! |
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Nice finds, and Show us after soak photos please, when done. |
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As already noted use Acetone. Now here is some good advice. Use the Search tab on this forum for coin cleaning, cleaning coins, Acetone, etc. Get a can of Acetone at Walmart in the paint section. About $4 or more for a Quart. Best to have an entire quart since you do not want to reuse any for a second time. Remember to discard any Acetone once used. Dip all of those coins in the Acetone. Get rid of all those old Whitman folders and don't use them again. If your going to start a coin collection, go to a hobby store or an on line coin dealer and purchase Albums, not folders. |
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