Verdigris Funk on my New Zealand Maori Head Token?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by fretboard, Apr 24, 2016.

  1. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    New Zealand, Milner & Thompson, Undated, Christchurch Maori Head Token. Anyone know how to get this verdigris off the reverse of this token? Looks like Copper to me. Anyone? s-l1Maori 1800s 600.jpg s-l1Maori Rev 600.jpg
     
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  3. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    @BadThad makes a product - VerdiCare. I've never used it but I need some.
     
  4. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Yes, I've heard about it plenty. Anyone here ever try it? If you've never heard of the Maori head collecting and trading, it's very interesting...

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    Last edited: Apr 24, 2016
  5. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Good product, have used it.
     
  6. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    Can't help you but I love the token.
     
  7. jester3681

    jester3681 Exonumia Enthusiast

    Definitely a candidate for VerdiCare. It will still have a spot where the green is growing (some damage has been done, I'm sure), but it will at least arrest any additional damage.
     
  8. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Alrighty then, VerdiCare is definitely something for me to think about! much appreciate the comments!!
     
  9. joecoincollect

    joecoincollect Well-Known Member

    For something that bad, acetone and a toothpick then verdicare. Or verdicare spot treatment and rub with a toothpick.
     
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  10. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i've used verdicare with quite a bit of success...i'll endorse it a well.
     
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