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Valued Member
United States
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This is 1 of 6 pennies I just recently found in an old cardboard Coin Book. Unfortunately, it looks like it got damp at some point. List: 1952 D 1953 D 1955 D 1957 D 1958 D 1959 No MM Is there any thing I can do with them?   There all in about the same condition, a couple are worst then this one. I could not find any errors or verities on any of them, too bad, some key dates here. I would appreciate any advise, Thanks. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Suggest a looooooong soak in fresh, 100% acetone--won't hurt. May reduce or eliminate the issue. After the soak, evaluate where you're at and consider what next steps--if any--might be.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thank you, never soaked a coin in acetone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Reverse probably holds this to a details coin with little numismatic value.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10470 Posts |
Nice to find. After soaking them in acetone just keep them in 2x2's or start a Whitman folder with them.
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Moderator
United States
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I would not place then back into a folder where the back side is covered in paper or cardboard. you will end up in the same spot as now. an album with windows on both sides is more preferable (such as a Dansco album)
But the damage may already be done - so the first thing to do as stated is a long (several days) Acetone soak - use only PURE 1--% acetone not something that just has acetone in it (like fingernail polish remover).
Good luck
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Try soaking it in 100% pure acetone and see if that helps.
Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
United States
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Which ones are key dates? Do you have a photo of the old folder? John1  |
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United States
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Very interesting. The obverse is lovely, I hope acetone will help the reverse.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Always start any conservation project with distilled or deionized water. Soak in a sealed container for 24 hours, periodic swirling helps, and rinse well after you pull it out. Unfortunately, I see early to mid-stage verdigris. Water, acetone or other organic solvents will not remove it.
Honestly, it's barely worth the effort at conservation. These are all relatively inexpensive in MS red.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks for all the advise everyone. I'll try the acetone soak. After a closer look I noticed this on the 1957 D. Is that a RPM?  |
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Posted 08/15/2024 6:31 pm
