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Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 8:43 pm This 1943-P War Nickel has rusted in the bag of "stuff" from my mom's house. Do you suggest that I leave it or have it professionally cleaned and sealed? If latter, how do I begin to find right company? Is it worth going to extra expense? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 8:57 pm Full pics of both sides please. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
captainmandrake1 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 9:24 pm I don't think it's rust. It doesn't have any iron in it. It's probably just what's called toning. There's nothing wrong with toning so it's better not to try to clean it. As for sealing, if you like the coin you can try putting it in a two by two holder or a coin capsule, but I'm not sure if the coin's value warrants the expense. Edited by captainmandrake1 12/31/2023 9:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 9:33 pm manganese oxides can appear rust like. Acetone will not help but VerdiCare likely will. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73644 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 10:50 pm Probably just toning of some sort. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19931 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 01:13 am Appears to be normal toning. To stop it you'll need to keep the coins protected from air. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 05:34 am Do not clean it and do not have it professionally cleaned. Dip in 100% pure acetone and put it in a plastic snap holder. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15388 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 06:05 am As already said, it's likely just environmental toning. Leave it alone. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36518 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 11:43 am Not rust, looks like corrosion. Report this Post to the Staff
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