Acetone won't hurt or help, probably. As far as pictures, it's more about lighting. Go buy a couple bendy desk lamps at Walmart then get "white...
I'll agree with the exception of copper and bronze coins, which often come out of acetone looking "dried out," and a bit less dynamic.
This kinda thing is my worst nightmare.
Bam.
AU58
Could not agree more. I've only used them for that twice. I do it myself with sub-$1000 coins frequently. But not this coin. Realistically it's a...
Bean? No chance before or after. I knew that going into it. In fact, I know it was CAC rejected in it's toned state, since the precious owner...
That was the main reason I didn't touch it myself.
So true. But in addition to that, I feel much better now knowing that the spots aren't active corrosion. Or at least, they no longer are.
Yes I did. I wouldn't have touched it myself.
Agree. 1 3 and 5.
Before and after. Still AU55. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I promised I wouldn't dip it. And I didn't. But PCGS did! :D I like it much better now, even though many of you won't. Tons of luster that I...
He meant, "properly conserved."
I really love the consistent look of your set.
Just in from PCGS. The tough Small Stars variety! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
65
I'm at 65 despite the focal point hit. It is original and lightly toned, with minimal other marks. But because that mark is in a prime focal area,...
I find it interesting that NGC refused to even put it in a details holder.
Buy some EZest from your local coin shop and dip those Kennedy Halves in that solution for a few seconds, then rinse. But also: 1. Only do this...
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