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jasper62 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 5:02 pm Hey everyone Bought this coin about 15 years ago for $2.00.Finger print was free.Any suggestions on cleaning this or just leave well enough alone.Any input on grade or advice on what to do is appreciated thanks Report this Post to the Staff

mowens16 Valued Member United States 120 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 8:22 pm That is a tuff question, most collectors I think will tell you not to clean it for fear of reducing the value of the coin. I would ask myself this question, "is my collection for me with no intentions of selling it or am I putting it together to sell at a later date". If the answer is it is for me and I never plan on selling it then do what makes you happy,,, if your intention is to sell it I would probably leave it along and let the next owner figure it out. As always just my opinion, Mike Report this Post to the Staff
bmanofnbc Pillar of the Community United States 1424 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 8:31 pm if it were my coin I would carry it around as a pocket piece for a while and try to handle it a little bit every day until that print wore off. The tricky part is not spending it or scratching it with your car keys. Report this Post to the Staff
manila galleon trade Pillar of the Community Spain 1361 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 8:38 pm try acetone dip Report this Post to the Staff
jasper62 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 8:41 pm Thanks Mike Sound excellent advice.Maybe I'll just put it back in the sock drawer for another 15 years..Who knows,It could be a fingerprint from someone famous. Report this Post to the Staff
mowens16 Valued Member United States 120 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 8:43 pm Your very welcome sir, Mike Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19949 Posts	Posted 08/15/2009 12:30 am The finger print is irremovable. Any attempt to clean it would completely destroy the coin. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
DNA Pillar of the Community United States 2734 Posts	Posted 08/15/2009 12:37 am I've seen much worse looking fingerprints on coins. That print looks kinda cool, a 'Tigerstriped Abe' If you don't want it, send it to me! Report this Post to the Staff
garylcsr Pillar of the Community United States 1952 Posts	Posted 08/16/2009 01:13 am I'm with Thad. that print has done the damage already and it will never come off. no way no how Report this Post to the Staff
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