Preserving An Indian Head Cent / IHC (Different Coin)

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IsThisAnything Valued Member United States 440 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 1:57 pm I've found another one! This is by far the nicest IHC I've found CRH. It's got some wear, but most of the devices are pretty visible. So here's my question. It's got some white spots and it looking a little grimy. I know better than to clean it, but how do I slow/stop decay from spreading without damaging it? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 2:15 pm Soak in 100% pure acetone. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 2:33 pm That's a good start. While soaking, try moving that gunk off with a wood toothpick. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 2:41 pm Quote: That's a good start. While soaking, try moving that gunk off with a wood toothpick. Yes , then use Verdi-care . Report this Post to the Staff
IsThisAnything Valued Member United States 440 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 3:16 pm Now my wife has some 100% acetone nail polish remover, but that feels like a very risky idea. Does anyone have some preferred brands or Amazon links they'd be willing to share? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 3:20 pm Verdi-care is sound advice, but if you don't really have much other need for the product. it probably isn't forth the cost for a coin only worth about a dollar. Not to worry, this coin looks very stable and is unlikely to deteriorate from this point. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 3:39 pm I'd stay away from the acetone your wife has for nail polish, tends to have other additives. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's. Every Home Depot I've ever been in sells it. That's where I pick up Acetone, xylene, denatured alcohol, etc.... Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/06/2021 9:00 pm Not that I condone using your wife's nail polish remover if you don't have Acetone , but in this case with a common 1 to 3 dollar IHC I say go ahead and use it . when your done make sure the coin gets a good rinse in distilled water . Report this Post to the Staff
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