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What is you proof pic taking setup again? The most recent photos are edited from pictures by the sellers.  For the ones I have taken, I hold a serving tray wrapped in a black t-shirt over the coin so that there is nothing reflecting in the fields. I center the lens over the frosted area so it does not show in the fields. My lights sources come in from the sides. |
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Thanks - I have not seriously tried yet to take a pic of proofs. However, I figured something like this would need be done.
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It was a matter of trial and error.  |
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Way out of my league.  |
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The phrase "more money than sense" does come to mind.  |
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Got these from my great grandma when I was 4 back in 1986. They been sitting in the bank envelope ever since. Very nice!  Quote:
Think I should soak them in acetone? I am not sure what the green is, but I do not it would hurt to give them a soak. |
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I am not sure what the green is, but I do not it would hurt to give them a soak. I think the green might be from a finger print, has some lines in it. So leave them as is or what about wiping them off with soap and water or another solution that won't hurt the coin? Thanks for any info. |
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I would not rub or wipe them, nor would I use soap and water. I would give them a soak in acetone, then a rinse in fresh acetone. Otherwise, I would leave them be. They seem to be okay after 31 years in a bank envelope, right? |
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I would not rub or wipe them, nor would I use soap and water.
I would give them a soak in acetone, then a rinse in fresh acetone.
Otherwise, I would leave them be. They seem to be okay after 31 years in a bank envelope, right? Thanks for the info. They look good for how old they are. Just dont know much about them lol. They also have a weird dull look to them. Can't tell if its all aging or if its a light dust. |
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They also have a weird dull look to them. Can't tell if its all aging or if its a light dust. It is expected from a coin that has seen circulation. I would not worry, it gives them character.  |
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That residue will likely come off if you put them in acetone - which cannot hurt/change the metal of the Ike itself. Inexpensive at Wal-mart - right on the shelf with the fingernail polish removed. But just make sure it says 100% acetone with nor fragrance and/or coloring added. |
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