VERDI-CARE is the only solution for light to moderate verdigris without damaging the coin. Heavy verdigris cannot be removed without strong acids...
Not like a fungus, verdigris is primarily inorganic and non-living. However, with temperature swings and humidity it can release some of the...
Welcome to CT! You have what we call a "nicely toned" cent. The funny color is collectible, be sure to handle coins only by the rim (edge) and...
Looks like plain, old verdigris. I can't tell what the coin is, does it contain copper?
Agree, verdigris (especially with direct contact) will spread from coin to coin. An infected coin supplies feed-stock for verdigris to form on...
Agree 100%, also, to be safe, e-z est should be diluted with distilled water at first. I like Jim's recommendation of 50% to start.
Much nicer replacement coin! Congrats on your NP!
Definately one of the high IQ types. Would you like to work for such an accomplished businessman with excellent grammer? :eek: :D :p
Actually, everything they described is fairly common knowledge to experienced collectors. The coining process is not a secret and it's described...
He's just giving a little tough love, relax, grow some skin. :)
It really depends on how it looks as RLM said. Collectors pay more for a lightly cleaned coin versus one that's been harshly cleaned and is ugly....
1909-S VDB - Suspect authenticity, cleaned, damaged. To assign a value it would have to be authenticated. 1958-D - Common coin, AU grade, about...
Close call on the grade, I almost went 62 but there's hardly a hit on it so I gave it the nod up.
Hummmm....I don't see leadfoot in the lead? Thanks again for doing this. It's been some serious fun and some serious work for you. Hey, at least...
Max price for a problem of this magnitude is $15-20. The green is verdigris and it has formed deep surface pits. No professional conservation...
It's funny how dealers miss the RPM's. I cherrypicked my dealer for a 1909 S/S....thank you very much and have a nice day. LOL
Always fun reading and looking at your pics! Thanks for the report!
Here's a rainbow: :D
Increase your pictures to at least 800x600 so I can see it better. I can't hardly see anything in the 300x300 images. Probably not worth slabbing...
2004 is ancient history for population reports. If you join ha.com, you can get free population data for NGC and PCGS. Regardless, you should join...
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