1964 Kennedy Half Dollar "blotch" ?

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Gretchen531 New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 5:41 pm Very New here...hope this isn't a stupid question, but I have never seen this kind of texture under a letter on a coin. The coin is in otherwise great shape and the "T" appears to have been stamped over it. Was this simply a silver clump on planchet? Thanks! (the "L" is also on a splotch) Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21610 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 5:56 pm to the CCF Did you check to see if it was glue or a like substance. Sometimes soaking it in acetone for 24 hrs will remove it if it is. Report this Post to the Staff
Gretchen531 New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 6:09 pm Thanks JimmyD, I have read to avoid cleaning old coins. But, maybe I'll give it a try. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19163 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 6:14 pm Only acetone--let it soak, don't rub or scratch. Acetone from home improvement stores is recommended, not nail polish remover. Report this Post to the Staff
Gretchen531 New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 6:21 pm good to know...thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 8:05 pm to CCF That was my first thought as well - glue. The acetone bath will help greatly. Also, Quote: hope this isn't a stupid question Here there is no stupid question - that is how we learn, If you don't ask, you won't get the answer you are looking for. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/15/2021 8:33 pm Kind of looks like that. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7038 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 12:50 am Nice looking half...20 min. bath would probably clear this up. to CCF...good luck on future finds, have fun and keep asking... Report this Post to the Staff
Gretchen531 New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 11:47 am THANK YOU SO MUCH Everyone !!!! Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 11:02 pm to the CCF, Gretchen! What else do you have to show us? Report this Post to the Staff
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1964 Kennedy Half Dollar "Blotch" ?