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Just got my 1900-O dime from ebay, the coin is a beautiful EF-40 with no problems whatsoever... ...except, there are a few patches of bluish green stuff in the devices on the back. It actually looks like a substance, so I'm worried that it could be PVC. The patches, shown by the arrows, are a little brighter under the light.  Since this is a $200-$250 coin, I'm wondering what I should do. It has beautiful toning and I don't want to ruin it. Would appreciate some insight and help with this, thanks. Edited by coinguybrian
03/13/2009 4:18 pm
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Get it into acetone, stat. Give it an hour initially, then swish it in a fresh solution, and leave it in a third solution overnight. If that doesn't make an appreciable difference in the "stuff," it isn't PVC. One day's wait while you acquire acetone, if you don't have any, won't hurt. You *do* have rubber coin tongs, right?  If not, kitchen gloves would work. The coin is obviously circulated, so a little handling won't kill it. |
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Will the acetone change the color even a little bit? is there a specific solution I should watch out for? I remember that you can pick it up from hardware stores.
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Acetone will not change original toning as long as you don't rub or brush it with anything. Some minor grease and/or grime may fall away over time, but it will not effect the overall eye appeal. Very nice coin  |
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Off to the hardware store it is!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Off to the hardware store it is!
Be careful! The acetone will breakdown most commercial rubber/plastic and you'll have a mess! I speak from experience.  |
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So rubber gloves would be a no-no?
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Also, it appears that the hardware store went out of business...
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Pillar of the Community
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You can pick up Acetone at Auto Parts stores as well...  success, |
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Just make sure it's pure acetone. I know we've got it at Home Depot; most hardware stores should. If you're going to use gloves, get nitrile rather than latex - acetone and latex don't mix. |
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My dad ordered it from the pharmacy, probably got ripped off, but whatever.
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Pillar of the Community
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"rubber coin tongs" -
I'd be cautious about what substances I put in contact with coins & acetone.
I've seen small kitchen tongs, with silicone-covered "blades".
Next time I see them, I'll buy some for occasions such as this.
Peter in Oz
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Are the typical kitchen gloves nitrile or latex? Just plain old rubber, right? I know that medical gloves are latex.
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Bedrock of the Community
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you can get 100% acetone at CVS also, it will be over with the beauty products like fingernail polish and polish remover. Just be sure it says 100% acetone. That is where I got mine last time
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Can I pick up a rubber coin tongs from my local coin shop?
BTW, thanks for the help everyone. Taking extra care with this due to the original surface and high value.
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Posted 03/13/2009 4:57 pm
