O.K., here's one of those buffalo nickels that's been soaking in vinegar for about three, yes three months. It's not pretty - but than it never was. At least I can now read the date. Just having fun. Lou
That was very, very common in my long-term vinegar nickels. I guess there are always imperceptible striations from the way the stock is rolled, and the etching accentuates them.
Vinegar is acidic but not overly so. I suspect olive oil could do the same thing -- but more slowly. It's less acidic.
Interesting. That may be a good alternative for coins that show some of the MM. However three months - for me - is long enough, and since I'm really just trying to bring out the date it works. Thanks: Lou
That is an interesting results that I've not seen before. The striations must be the "hard spots" in the alloy metal, also affected by the acidic soak. Thanks for the post and sharing.
