And I wonder if the coin was spreaded with vaseline cream or another oil cream. look at the coin in the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Canada-Quebec-Sou-Halfpenny-Bank-Token-1852-/250619073583?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Coins_World_RL&hash=item3a5a0f942f I ask you to be sure that the coin was not cleaned before and after that the coin was spreaded with cream to be shine. Thank you very much.
Yep, olive oil. I have read this its recommended to soak coins in that material in order to remove dirt and debris. Can't comment if its a good idea or not.
Looks like it may have been stored in a PVC flip and has migrated to verdigris,green corrosive ick.it is dark & slimy .it doesnt appear corroded tho.but there is no telling what is underneath the patina.It is a slightly problematic coin.if there is corrosion under the green area then it will be a real problem.,it does have smooth fields.
Virgin olive oil works wonders on copper and bronze. You can give a coin or medal a good soak for days, weeks, months.....it won't harm it in any way. Chris
Or maybe it's marmelade jam :eating: in which case at least you would have a free snack even if the coin's not up to much, at the present price I'd say that's a bargain :thumb:
I've soaked bad looking copper in olive oil before and it will slowly work gunk off the coin but it is hard to get it all off after.
