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New Member
Canada
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This is the coin and I was reading that acetone would take off grease/dirt without decreasing the value. Is this true?  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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If that what it is... grease and dirt... then acetone is OK imo... coin looks less than mint state so a bit of work with a toothpick around the devices won't kill it either.
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New Member
 Canada
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Alright thanks for the input :) These forums are really great!
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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The title of this thread pretty near killed me...  Take ugly's advise.  |
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Valued Member
United States
200 Posts |
I'd go a bit less aggressive than a toothpick, and use a Q-tip swab while the coin is still in the solution. A rolling action usually lifts out the gunk just as well, and is a bit quicker.
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
1064 Posts |
I'd just leave it. The coin looks great as it is, it has some "history" on it!!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1733 Posts |
I actually think this a great type coin to practice what can become a coin improving process for some gunked up coins. This is a low value coin with complex details that is great to experiment safe touch ups on.
If you ruin it by mistake while making an honest effort, I'll trade you even for an undamaged example in the same grade when you reach your fifty quality post mark. Seriously.
Cheers!
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New Member
Canada
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I believe I'm going to try and clean this coin up a bit, and thanks Ugly for the reinsurance of clean up this coin
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Valued Member
Canada
456 Posts |
A couple of things to look for when the coin is cleaned....
- is there a doubled '2' in the date?..... a Repunch
- are the designers initials 'HP' doubled?.... a Doubled Die.
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Moderator
 Canada
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Do not confuse dirt and grease with toning. If you are not sure, try a silver coin dip. However, I would cut the commercial coin dip down to 50% with distilled water, so that it does not end up looking 'dipped to death'...
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Posted 06/05/2011 5:41 pm
