Found this guy today, and I was wondering the best way to deal with the reverse...any ideas? I think it might be gum and paper...idk.
Should i just leave it? and does nail polish remover have other ingredients other then acetone? I'm thinking about joining PCGS and sending in some of my Cents...I would hate to think that gook will stay on this guy forever.
Don't use nail polish remover! It's diluted with other things. If you're going to clean it, use pure acetone. There are some threads with how to clean properly. Also, I believe some of the TPGs have restoration capabilities. I don't know the costs on that one.
I think it might just be a sticker...I picked at it with my finger nail, and it wants to come off. So, besides exposing the reverse area to oxidation, etc...would you guys try to pick it off? Also soak it in water? or no? that might help it come right off..
I'd first try mild soap and water. Let it just soak in it for a few hours. After that if there is still glue residue, then 100% pure acetone. Let it soak in that over night. You can buy 100% pure acetone in the nail care isle at Wallmart. It's less expensive than buying a bigger can of it. Just make sure it is labeled 100% pure.
yea, i already checked wife's and daughters...both have all this extra crap. Thanks for the advice, soaking it in just water for now.
Not sure if vegetable oil will hurt a coin, but it's supposed to be good for getting stickers off. Use a Q-tip to dab it on the sticker and let it sit for while to soak through, then see if you can remove it.
Congratulations! Great find! Been looking for one for a while, no luck yet. Not a lot of philly coins here near Denver though.
