My 1924 Peace, why the dark color ?

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  1. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    I purchased two 1924 Peace Dollars because they looked so unique and want the experts out there to help me with this one. Why would it turn so dark ? What caused this on both coins ? They are in extremely fine condition, my opinion and I just liked the looks, so sound off and help me out with this, Thanks. DSC01308.JPG DSC01309.JPG
     
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  3. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Sulfur...Environmental damage.
     
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  4. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    How it was stored, where it was stored, what else was stored with it, the list goes on. Google "what causes silver to tone."
     
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  5. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    So would you call this a ruined coin ?
     
  6. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Been looking on line I'm worried it's a ruined piece.
     
  7. Markus1959

    Markus1959 Well-Known Member

    Cause they were made out of lead to be sinkers for numismatic fisherman - sorry, just kidding. Looks like stored in one of those thicker yellow envelopes that contain sulfur.
     
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  8. Markus1959

    Markus1959 Well-Known Member

    Maybe a quick dip? I don't know much about what brand dip to use, somebodey here will help you out.
     
  9. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Leave as is UNLESS you wish to experiment! DO NOT DIP IT (final step) UNTIL YOU PREPARE THE SURFACE COMPLETELY. This type of color indicates that the original surface is etched (ruined). The only way to make it presentable is with chemicals and abrasives used together. Then you will have a "matte" silver-colored cleaned coin (that will still fool 60% of :bucktooth: collectors :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:) even if you know how to do it.

    The coin is worth "silver" so you can give your coin to a dealer plus some extra cash and get a BU coin for your collection.
     
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  11. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    The dip I thought about, but then I think what kind of damage would occur but then if it's damaged, what the heck .
     
  12. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    If you dip the coin w/o proper preparation you will have a DULL GRAY P.O.S. that no one would want. Even the :bucktooth: will know something does not look right.

    If you do the job "right" given the coin is already ruined, you will have a "white-looking" slider to a lightly-cleaned and more presentable coin. It all depends on your skill level.
     
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  13. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Interesting is there a link I can read up on for "proper dipping" ?
     
  14. sonlarson

    sonlarson World Silver Collector

    Here is one I experimented on a few years back. Coin was ugly and only worth melt, so what the heck. I would not recommend trying this on a quality coin. Before and after

    1926d beforeafter.jpg
     
  15. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    After effects more recognizable......

    Wouldn't buy it though. devil.gif
     
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  16. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    There should be lots of info here on old threads. Might be something on You Tube. Otherwise you might start a new thread: How to dip a coin? I should like to read what others have to say.

    Dipping a coin is fairly easy. The preparation is what separates the conservation specialist from the typical dealer/collector. I've tried to weasel stuff out over the years but most people have signed confidentiality agreements or will not reveal their tricks to just anyone.
     
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  17. Scalight

    Scalight Active Member

    I kinda like the look also. I would keep 'em as is and enjoy them since that's what attracted them to you initially (maybe I'll put one of mine in one of those sulfur envelopes).
     
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  18. sonlarson

    sonlarson World Silver Collector

    Neither would I. It was a freebie. Still only worth melt. But it does look better.
     
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  19. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Good idea give me a chance and I'll start a new one, I'm interested in how to handle pieces like these.
     
  20. Ericred

    Ericred Active Member

    Wow, wow did you anger the gods, this
    Wow, wow, did you anger the gods, it's basically environmental reaction but I'm not a well read coin/metals collector but I'm up and coming-lifetimelearning, but I've never seen it well, that deep; dark gray, wow
     
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  21. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    That is why it got I love that look.
     
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