QEII Great Britain 1953 Mint Set

Thanks to @Pickin and Grinin 's little push in another thread, I have decided to cut out and conserve the 9 coins from the 1953 Royal Mint Set. Overall, they are in pretty good uncirculated condition with some haze and a bit of toning on the copper pieces. This first round will consist of only a distilled water soak/rinse with a pat dry. Changing water every coin. First the set in the package and then I will post each coin when first cut out and then with a water soak (about 10 minutes each).

Feel free to share your own of the same type and any information on the series!

 

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GB 1953 Half Crown. KM#893

 

I did a set that came from Singapore sent to me by JeffC as a gift ...I'm guessing youre seeing a lite power like film from the plastic...Acetone did the trick removed everything coins look new.

 

Yep, that was the next treatment for sure. Good to know. Thanks!

 

GB Florin (two shillings) KM#892

 

I used some old US proof sets plastics to reholder the coins . Just turn them over

 

I am a fan of starting light. Distilled water should be the first attempt at restoration.
Followed by a wet rag and hot tap water.

 

I almost forgot about this my QE ll a young Elizabeth

 

GB Shilling KM#890 (crowned English shield)

 

If they are nickel copper acetone is all thats needed.

 

I think that's where we are headed on these larger coins, the water is helping but I suspect the acetone will be the finisher.

 

GB Shilling KM#891 (Crowned Scotish shield)

 

Not a soak just a rinse.

 

Cannot wait to see them....the set I did had no pvc damage but a very lite whitish power...I soaked them a few minutes allowed them to dry on a micro fiber cloth and they poped.

 

GB 6 Pence KM#889

 

GB 3 Pence KM#886 this nickel brass coin had very little white film. Trying to be consistent on the photos but the color seems a bit greener on the after photos....

 

The coppers are getting a longer soak. I am not worried about acetone on the copper and might try the farthing first.

 

My finished product

 

I liked how the copper finished its a richer color of red. The others were very dull looking and the acetone made them pop.
I don't believe that youll be disappointed with the results.

 

The after water didn't do much on the coppers so just going to post the before shots.
GB one Penny KM#883

GB 1/2 Penny KM#882

GB Farthing (1/4 penny) KM#881