1975 D High Mint Mark With Cud Has Glue? How To Remove Safely?

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MintPenny Valued Member United States 74 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 10:59 am I have a 1975 D High Mint Mark Jefferson nickel with a Cud on the obverse that looks like it has a hard glue like substance on the surface. I would like to remove it before sending the coin to be graded but I don't want to damage the coin since it looks like it's in fairly good condition. Any ideas on how to do it or should I just pay extra to have NGC conserve it? Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24147 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 11:09 am Pure acetone, but I'm not so sure that's even worth grading. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 11:10 am Report this Post to the Staff
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 11:36 am are you sure that's glue on the obverse and not a Cud? Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3170 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 11:43 am Looks real close to one listed here. http://cuds-on-coins.com/jefferson-...1-1973-1979/ Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 12:25 pm At 9 o'clock is a Cud. The yellowish stuff is what the op wants to remove. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
MintPenny Valued Member United States 74 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:19 pm I'm pretty sure I want to get this graded since it's selling on ebay right now for $1K and without a Cud it sold for $750 https://www.PCGS.com/auctionprices/...873146161329 Report this Post to the Staff
MintPenny Valued Member United States 74 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:20 pm Does anyone have experience using acetone on coins? Does it alter the surface of the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24147 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:27 pm I didn't realize that was going for so much. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:28 pm Note on the reverse the area opposite the Cud on the rim is showing a slight weakness on the reverse. So it is a Cud, small but it is a Cud. (Not glue) Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24147 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:34 pm I think he's referring to the yellow crap which may be glue or maybe pvc. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6505 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:48 pm Good long soak in acetone won't hurt. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19112 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:53 pm Yes, long soak in 100% acetone is likely to remove the crud--no scrubbing, just a soak then rinse gently in distilled water. Report this Post to the Staff
HGK3 Pillar of the Community United States 572 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 1:58 pm Acetone is completely safe to use and will not affect the surface or toning of the nickel. I suggest soaking for 12 hours, checking for residue and if not completely satisfied, try another 12 hours. You can also try Xylene (available in most hardware stores) as it sometimes gets better results and is equally safe to use. Xylene has a bit of a stronger odor that some people find offensive. Nice find, btw. Pretty sure it's a match, as Tunnioc pointed out, to CU-5c-1975D-02. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 3:22 pm Very nice Cud! Too bad about the glue residue, but it should be easily removed by a good Acetone bath overnight. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 02/14/2023 3:25 pm It is the combination of a Cud and high MM that is making this coin so valuable. 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
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