Can’t really tell what the date of the teens one is because of all the wear, maybe 1918 or 1919? The 43 is in pretty good condition with a bit of toning but it’s not FSB or anything.
Looks like a 1919-S. Both would be worth melt or about $1.30 each. Not sure of the latest silver price.
Currently U.S. silver dimes melt is $1.3043 each however with the wear exhibited on the earlier dime there is probably a little less silver value than on the '43. (I would have been happy digging either!) Bye the bye, Thanks to all the members who like my recent 'Merc. post'. J.T.
That's true. In my opinion, the words cleaning and coins shouldn't be used in the same sentence. If you don't know what you're doing or you're not comfortable, don't touch it. Acetone will not hurt coins. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/whats-this-green-stuff-and-how-do-i-get-rid-of-it.244501/ https://www.cointalk.com/threads/green-growth-on-coins.8767/
Interesting, thanks! Sometimes I’ll use hot water and soap, or a plastic toothpick to remove crud but that’s about it
Acetone is less damaging to coins than soap and water, never mind poking with a toothpick. An acetone soak is proper cleaning, and won't damage a coin or prevent it from being graded. It's only improper cleaning that causes problems.
You can't just use any acetone, like nail polish. That's horrible on coins. You need an industrial strength acetone.
Thanks for the info fellas... I figured if it’s something much softer than metal it wouldn’t damage it but I guess that’s not true. Fortunately I only ever did it to coins that were heavily caked in crap to the point that I couldn’t read the devices so probably didn’t matter
Take a new zinc Cent and put a little soap and water on it. Brush the coins surface with a toothbrush. Notice the results? It's all scratched and the toothbrush is softer than the metal.
