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Valued Member
United States
461 Posts |
I would like to get everyone's input on what may be can be done to remove the paint and what grade you think this abused coin deserves!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2373 Posts |
Well, nothing to lose with the wipe marks on it. I used Crown Handi-Strip that I bought from Lowes to take lacquer off a Morgan and it worked great without harming the coin. I would try this semi-paste sripper on a 1910 penny first before the grand finale. I haven't had cause to use it on a cent. Give me 20 minutes and I'll sacrifice a 1910 for a test. nlp
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2373 Posts |
Here is a test coin. Did not have a painted one. Before and after pics. nlp Before:   After:   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1490 Posts |
Based on the hairlines on the obverse it appears someone else may have tried to remove the paint as well.
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Valued Member
 United States
461 Posts |
Yes, I know! That's what kills me. Thanks nlp for the sacrificial test. I'll try it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2661 Posts |
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Based on the hairlines on the obverse it appears someone else may have tried to remove the paint as well.
Scotch Brite comes to mind with this one. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
672 Posts |
plastic toothpick very carefully?
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
The coin is 101 years old. There's no telling when it got paint on it or when someone tried to clean it. Hope you got it at a good price.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19930 Posts |
Holy hairlines Batman!
Always start by following the polarity ladder, soak in the following in order:
1) deionized water
2) acetone
3) xylene
Only try other methods when this fails.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
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Always start by following the polarity ladder, soak in the following in order:
1) deionized water
2) acetone
3) xylene
I got my acetone from Walmart. Can I get deionized water and xylene at Walmart? If not where can I get those items? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19930 Posts |
I don't know about Walmart for the xylene, but you can buy it at most any hardware store. Distilled water you can buy anywhere. |
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