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Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 07/06/2009 2:07 pm I won this coin in a Stack's auction years ago and was not happy with its dark and streaky tone. Although it has solid AU detail my cost was only $60 which I expect reflects the reduced value due to negative eye appeal. I admit to having tried to "improve" it. I first soaked it in acetone which had no visible effect. I then dipped it in very dilute E-Z-Est coin cleaner, hoping to gradually lighten the tone. Surprisingly, that also seemed to have no effect. I'm tempted to try full-strength E-Z-Est but I wonder if anyone has another suggestion. An attractive and lustrous coin may be lurking under the tone! Report this Post to the Staff

SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/06/2009 2:22 pm You'd probably have to overdip, and the result would be obvious. There's a lot of difference in contrast between the darker and lighter areas of the coin; further dipping short of killing it all will only leave a blotchy appearance which would make the dip obvious. Unfortunately, I think the best course with this one is to live with what it is. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 07/06/2009 6:31 pm I also vote to leave it alone. I believe a dip would create unattractive eye appeal where as now, the coins not too bad. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
TonysPics Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 07/06/2009 7:18 pm I think it is an awesome coin! If you paid $60 for it years ago, you made a great investment. Don't mess with something good when it's VERY possible you would do more damage than good. Report this Post to the Staff
clembo Valued Member United States 442 Posts	Posted 07/12/2009 3:00 pm Nothing wrong with that coin. Leave it alone it's what it's supposed to look like. Report this Post to the Staff
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