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hello

That is very much worth saving. You would need to take a small sample of the affected area and do a chemical analysis. That would the first step if you thing a reaction with the glue has occurred. They have jewelers tools to gently scrap the coin clean if that is alone the issue. There is something else that needs to be considered. If it is corrosion it needs to be excised from the coin in order for it to survive. Then you can be cocerned aout restoration which might be possible with epoxy, or something similar.

Amanda

 

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I feel your pain. Have you tried suspending the
coin in hydraulic oil and then fracking with a
cherry bomb?
*Just joking*

 

If it's powdery, or not difficult to remove by chipping, then maybe you can mount it in a carefully padded vise and hit it with a pressure washer. Or, if you have access to a water pick (included with some electric toothbrushes), then that may be worth a try.

 

[makes note to self not to visit any dental people employed by members on this thread]

 

Hello

They actually use tooth picks sometime. The ones that are made of plastic sold in pharmacy often are just perfect for delicate work. You need a light and magnifying glass setup as well to do this work.

Amanda

 

I have a coin that I leave on my desk on an easy in a capsule, a proof Israeli coin. It was minted in 1985 and has started to tone around the rim, unlike the rest of my proof coons. I figure it is because I picked it up by the rim or it is environmental from being on my desk. I'm wondering if there is something I can reasonably do to help it. What is good for finger prints and such?

Ruben

 

We use a soft microfiber cloth. Can that also be used with proof coins?

Amanda

 

Not if you don't want an myriad of 'hairlines' showing up on the coin.

 

the tone actually protects the coin. dont clean your coins its retarded all that does is take all the value away.

 

And cotton gloves?

 

Want a nice cleaned coin?

Check this out.

https://www.executivecoin.com/p-20543-1831-bust-dime-xf-detail-nice-eye-appeal.aspx

1831 Bust Dime



Who ever cleaned it made a huge mistake

 

Having been a chemist and taught chemistry for a number of years, I can agree wholeheartedly with Doug. Many times in beginning lab I have new students asking me if we are going to use gloves. My reply is that gloves will lower their manual dexterity and whatever chemicals they get on themselves can be easily rinsed off. With coins, the manual dexterity is important as long as you keep your hands clean and on the edges, ESPECIALLY WITH PROOFS!!

 

Really?

I need to take them out to photograph them. It is very hard to photograph through the plastic or canister and they are also very cheap. If you really want to appreciate a proof once, take it out and look at it.

 

thats when they slip off the table, splat into the kitty litter

 

Move the kitty litter?

 

I've read here that lighter fluid works well. It's what most of the services use for coin restoration.

 

No open flames