Did I Ruin This Coin? Or Did I Restore It? 1911 D Lincoln Wheat Cent

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gymcoachdon Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 10:26 pm Beginners! Do not clean your coins! I have this 1911 D LWC, I grade it F12, and it is a dirty, well circulated example. So I decided to do what I could to improve it's eye appeal. Using acetone soak, followed by soaking in some Verdi-Care, I used a toothpick and Verdi-Care and lightly tapped and poked at the grunge. Your thoughts? I know I like it better, but what is the general thoughts on what I did? Before: and after: Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 10:32 pm Nice restoration job, grade VG-10. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 11:33 pm In general I'd say you did ok, but still I would not attempt "restoration" of anything of real value. Just say no. I have seen some beautiful coins destroyed. I agree with the Frog, VG-10. Report this Post to the Staff
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 12:03 am Nice work! Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6988 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 01:15 am looks very nice. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2280 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 01:43 am Very good job You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 04:50 am merclover said it well. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
russell1256 Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 07:57 am I think he is smiling more Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHunter4 Pillar of the Community United States 1086 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 08:21 am That definitely looks better. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19108 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 08:36 am Good result. I agree with merclover when it comes to the big picture. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 08:47 am Nice job! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 11:00 am Excellent results . Definitely did NOT ruin that coin . Agree with VG-10 . Report this Post to the Staff
cladking Pillar of the Community United States 2270 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 1:47 pm Restored. But the coin is calling out for a good thumbing to finish the job. You could use olive oil instead but this is a last resort. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps. Report this Post to the Staff
ShareBear Valued Member Canada 499 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 1:54 pm Looks very good. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 3:08 pm Quote: But the coin is calling out for a good thumbing to finish the job. You could use olive oil instead but this is a last resort. I respectfully disagree. I would put this one in my Dansco and call it a well filled hole. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 7:01 pm Excellent conservation! CONGRATS! VG-10 Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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