Is There Anything Safe That Can Be Used To Bring Out Date On Worn Coins?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 35 / Views: 3,763	Page: of 3
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 2:01 pm I've found a Shield nickel (I'm pretty sure) that's really worn, one side almost smooth, but you can make out the shield on the other side. Any thoughts on how to find out a year for this guy? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 2:19 pm Not on this one. The reverse was also altered. So it is just a cull coin now. Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6549 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 2:21 pm To far gone Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 2:58 pm Nic-A Date Vinegar Peroxide, I think. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 3:02 pm Like Coop said , not on this one . Report this Post to the Staff
Tanman2001 Pillar of the Community United States 4401 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 3:06 pm nic-a-date will work: http://goccf.com/t/338089 Not exactly "safe" though. Will no longer have original surfaces. Edited by Tanman2001 01/30/2022 3:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95942 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 5:07 pm It's not even a coin anymore, just a slug IMO. 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
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 5:49 pm Dang! I knew it was pretty rough on thee reverse, but since you can still make out enough to see its a shield, figured still gave it some sort of value!! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 7:07 pm Put it in a roll of nickels and it's worth 5¢ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 8:23 pm Ok so what about this guy Report this Post to the Staff
Tanman2001 Pillar of the Community United States 4401 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 8:54 pm In my experience even nic-a-date won't work on Buffalo nickels like that. But I disagree with the others. Even a dateless Shield nickel would have some value. Not much whatsoever, but more than 5c. Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 01/30/2022 9:04 pm Thanks, so if I put a lil vinegar on a soft toothbrush, and just tried to brush around that rust, would be a bad idea? What's the proper way to just clean a coin that's dirty? Someone once said never rinse a coin with water? Report this Post to the Staff
ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2520 Posts	Posted 01/31/2022 01:49 am I don't see a MM, unless it's a 1916 DDO, It would be wasted effort on that coin in my opinion. It's pretty roached............. Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 01/31/2022 07:30 am Me and my brother found that one still in the dirt, we were just curious as to the date, plus I have a book with all the different yrs and mints, that I'd love to one day complete! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 01/31/2022 07:40 am Suggest posting only one coin per discussion topic. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 01/31/2022 08:21 am There are no safe methods and the coins pictured are already too far gone to be of value. I did see a video of someone soaking the entire coin on a slick Shield nickel with Nic-a-date to expose a rare date though. Vinegar and peroxide will clean things up a bit but the etching will leave the coin with a washed appearance. Nothing to lose here so why not experiment with a soaking. If nothing else, it will show you what a coin treated in such a manner would look like. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 35 / Views: 3,763	Page: of 3

Last 15 Replies

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.41 seconds to rattle this change.