1883 Nickle

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by rzage, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    I have a High AU 1883-No Cents nickle . It has some sort of crud or dirt on the obverse . Will acetone hurt nickle or would there be a better way to try & get it off . Any help apreciated .:smile:hatch::hammer::kewl:
    Thanks rzage
     
    rzage, Jun 25, 2008
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I'd give it a good soak in distilled water first. Chemicals should be avoided whenever possible.
     
    GDJMSP, Jun 25, 2008
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  4. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    Doesnt lok like it is worth all that much according to redbook, so i would try it
     
    stainless, Jun 25, 2008
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  5. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    It's a cheap coin , but prooflike & real pretty so I don't want to wreck it , :kewl:it only cost $12:mouth:
    rzage
     
    rzage, Jun 25, 2008
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  6. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    heat some distilled water hot, hot, hot without boiling and rinse your coin in it, should loosen most surface crud.
     
    bqcoins, Jun 25, 2008
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