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Hmmm, hard to tell. Looks like some type of adhesive, varnish, shellac or glue on both sides. The area you're focusing in on looks like struck thru cloth. But did it happen at the mint, during the minting process or PMD? EDIT: Not sure if you should give it an acetone bath or not. Edited by MOS0239
12/27/2020 11:09 am
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I would suggest an acetone soak. Appears to be imprint(s) of an old adhesive nature. I've seen a few of these in the past. Doubt very much what we're viewing happened in the minting process. Acetone may help determine what happened.
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In most all cases an acetone bath can't hurt so why not.  Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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 Ok good advise, thank you! How long does one normally soak the coins? |
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I would say quite a few minutes or longer. Whatever it is, it looks like it's baked on pretty good. I would submerge a couple of Q-tips into that acetone with the coin. Hold the coin steady with one and gently (VERY GENTLY) wipe the coin with the other one. See if anything happens. Don't force it or press hard on the coin while you GENTLY rub or wipe it.
Let's see the after pictures.
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While doing all that, avoid inhaling the fumes...
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Also keep in mind that acetone dies not remove all adhesives, like epoxy for example. John1  |
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Quote:
Also keep in mind that acetone dies not remove all adhesives, like epoxy for example. Well, at least we know where your mind is!...............................on the coins minting process.   Edited by MOS0239
12/27/2020 3:46 pm
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 You guys were right! After soaking for an hour the cloth effect is totally gone! Thank you for the expert advice! |
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Let's see the entire coin, both sides.
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Posted 12/27/2020 11:13 am
