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Newbee here. I came across this coin and at first glance at the reverse, I got excited on the condition of this loonie considering the age. Then I flipped it over and my excitement quickly flopped. Can someone help me figure out what happened to this coin. It appears to have some sort of clear lacquer spilled on it. It's only on the obverse side and not spilled over on the edges. I don't know what to do with it. Should I try and remove it with some type of solvent? (Acetone)? It's very hard and won't pick off with my fingernail. Could it be counterfeit? I am going to try and upload some pictures. I appreciate all your help.  |
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New Member
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Pillar of the Community
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Glue or something. Acetone will remove it
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to the CCF! |
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Canada
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Thank you for accepting me. I hope to learn a lot from this community.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think it's glue as well. Use acetone with lots of ventilation and away from flames.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Dee. Save that loon.  "We are poor little lambs...who have lost our way...Baa...Baa...Baa"
In memory of those members who left us too soon...
In memory of Tootallious March 31, 1964 - April 15, 2020
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Glued to a card or something at one time .
Save your money on acetone , spend it at Timmie's .
It and another might get you a coffee .
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I suspect it was the result of someone's "let's glue a coin to the floor and then video-record people trying to pick it up" prank.
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Bedrock of the Community
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100% pure Acetone should dissolve it. Give it a try and see if it comes off.
Errers and Varietys.
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Save that loon.  Quote:
Save your money on acetone , spend it at Timmie's . Then the next person who gets it is curious, joins CCF, gets the same advice. Rinse, repeat.  |
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It didn't readily dissolve. I had to let it soak for half an hour and change the acetone half way through. This is typical. And you get kudos for knowing you need to allow time for a soak and to refresh the acetone!  Quote:
It all came off but not sure if I've saved it. It appears to be two toned now as if whatever was on it attacked it or protected it from tarnish. It would be the latter. The rest of the coin was exposed and allowed to tone. You did a good job! Now, go enjoy that cup of coffee! |
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Thanks jBuck! I appreciate your feedback. It was my first time cleaning a coin with acetone. I tried cleaning coins with just water and Castle Soap and left them in the solution too long. Overnight, and they were terrible looking the next day. They were blotchy, green and dull. I don't know if it was the length of time they were in the soapy water or because there were loonies, toonies, and quarters in the mix, or both. It wasn't a pretty sight and I ended up with a months worth of coffee money.
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