I need help. My eyes cannot focus anymore. I picked this out of an old, old folder. The coin is almost black and the 4 looks wierd. Any thought on how to make it any clearer?
I agree that it looks more like a 6. But, either way...with that condition the coin doesn't have much value. I know a 1924-D is a desirable date, but it's pretty inexpensive in low grades without problems. If this coin is a 1924-D (and it looks to me to be a 1926-D)...I don't think it really has much value because it's so corroded.
I didn't think about it being a 1926. It was plugged in the hole of an old partily filled folder that was given to me. The 24D was the only cent I didn't already have. Guess we'll call it a corroded old coin and leave it at that. Thanks for the extra eyes.
The best way to make it clearer is to throw this coin in the river The best way to make it clearer is to throw this coin in the river and get another. I'm serious, when I get a coin like this I literally throw it in the trash can. I figure I'm saving the numismatic community from ever having to see it again. To me it is worth nothing in that condition - I do the same thing with memorials that are damaged or corroded, doesn't bother me a bit just toss it forever.
Too me it looks like a perfect coin to experiment with - search on cleaning and see what you can find. While I agree it is not worth anything I think this is a candidate for testing. If nothing else you might find it is a 4 instead of a 6 - who knows.
I can visualize a 6, but it looks a little high. could be a fun project to see what happens. Perhaps a good candidate for the Ver T Gone (did I spell that correct?) Extra. I don't have any chems on hand for cleaning coins except acetone, which I doubt will do anything but kill the swine flu bugs. I do have some 20% vinagar, which I use to kill weeds. Maybe a good soak in that might work. Mom won't let me have any of her olive oil, says thats for cooking and salads. I'll come up with something and see what happens.
