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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looking at this 1860, but I don't care for whatever the green film is on it - partially clumsily removed on the obverse. Two questions, what are your thoughts on the coin itself, and what would be the best way to get rid of the green, if at all? Is this something that Verdi-Care would work on? Thanks    |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll say AU-50+ sharpness. Unnatural coloring.  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
05/16/2023 6:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
959 Posts |
I swear the green stuff almost looks like glue...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
...and the coin shows Longacre doubling on the obverse. As I've recently learned, common, but interesting just the same.
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Moderator
 United States
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Could it be pvc residue? Was this coin improperly stored at some point? I might try soaking in pure acetone first (no rubbing though).
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Spence beat me to it. Soak in acetone and pat dry with a clean cloth. Good place to start and remove any lose debris on the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
Haven't bought it yet. On the fence. Thanks for the suggestions, though. Didn't know if this might be a candidate for Verdi-Care, although I guess that's more for copper, not copper-nickel, coins. I don't have any, but trying to determine if I should have some in my kit.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2281 Posts |
I personally would pass.
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree, if you don't own it, don't buy it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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i would try acetone first and if that doesn't do anything and you have verdicare I dont think it can hurt. I've never tried it CN either. if the price was right as it looks like it its AU55
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
Yeah, looks like about $125 for the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
I passed on it. Thanks for the input.
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice AU. Maybe some residue though.
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Posted 05/16/2023 6:11 pm
