I bought this Morgan for $12 from a local dealer. I was also wondering if there is a safe way to remove some of the grime from it? http://s766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/miketmmil/?action=view¤t=scan0015.jpg http://s766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/miketmmil/?action=view¤t=scan0014.jpg
Grimy or not, the melt value is about $13.25, so you made a good deal! :thumb: As for the grime itself, did you try acetone?
I have not tried the acetone. Do I wipe the coin with a acetone soaked cloth? Or dip the coin in a acetone bath?
I'll let bigH answer your question, but don't wipe it at all. You did good but personally I would leave it alone.
To be honest, I've never used acetone so I couldn't help you on that one. I agree with fretboard, though. I'd leave it as-is since it's really only worth a little over bullion anyway.
Small glass bowl of acetone, just swish the coin around in it for awhile. Shake off the excess and it will dry in a few seconds. You might want to do a flowing rinse over the coin with fresh acetone after you take it out of the bowl. any do this in a well ventilated area and no ignition sources acetone is VERY flammable.
I would not do anything to that coin. Acetone is a great product but I'm not seeing the need to use it from the images. Put it in a fresh holder and enjoy it. Nice buy.
good deal - yes I vote for acetone in case the dullness and crud at the Eagle's tail is organic. Use a soft que-tip to gently try to remove any surface contamination. Air dry and if it is still dull, you are still ahead of the game financially.
I'm sorry but I just can't agree. If a que-tip is used on that coin it's going to look like junk silver. As is, it has a skin. Why mess with it. Just an acetone bath will leave that skin but it may not look as nice as it does now.
