the before images are a little further up in the thread.
After 2 weeks of soaking in olive oil, here's what the coin looks like. I'm a little disappointed the crud like stuff is not dirt. But...
In the 3 years that i have been coin roll hunting cents. I have found only 1 IHC. Lots of Wheaties and about a dozen Canadian cents.
Still soaking the large cent. Will take a look this weekend and see if there is any improvement.
in 2009 when laid off, i went berserk cleaning out my office/bedroom. Then months later I went looking for my coin collection in the same room...
Thanks everyone. I will start with the olive oil ( I love olive oil) soak. I will let it soak until someone suggests a length of time (my default...
I just recently acquired this large cent. My very first. There seems to be something that looks like rust but at first thought was dirt. Your...
Cool. Thanks for sharing
thank you sonlarson.
sonlarson. I find your 50 centavos collection very interesting. Would you be willing to share the country list?
Here you go....
Those are some very nice looking coins. Great luster:happy:. I'll post one as well. Let me go look and see....
I'll start researching based on your recommendations. Thanks for the advice.
Whew...thanks guys. so just to recap.....i'll let it soak in some acetone and then just rinse it in cold water? How long do i let it soak? Never...
Hi. Can someone tell me why this 1959 Proof is developing spots? I don't get it. I have taken care to protect it and it seems to "grow". Are they...
I found this 1983 in a coin roll as well.
Thanks everyone. Still trying to figure out navigation through this site. Love U.S. coins. Trying to focus on dimes and half dollars. I have mixed...
Hi. I'm new to CT and am very encouraged to see everyone's coins, commets, opinions etc.... I figured i would add my oldest coin. Not in the best...
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