Very tough. Arrrrr.... :rolleyes: :goof:
Wal-Mart, target, walgreens, etc. sells acetone. :smile
My pug tore open a couple rolls of pennies, I am sure he ate a few. :bigeyes: He is fine though. [IMG]
Did you complete a 7070?
Here is my die clash, like, 3 cent silver. http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t46113/ I learned it was actually "Indirect design tranfer"
I dont see the benefit, but I also see no harm.
I want to see after pics when you are done.
It could be a link that redirects to a virus. [IMG]
Vision check? Seriously, people often over grade coins due to poor vision. :cool:
That is what I do. it is non reactive with metal so it should be safe. Just let it soak, rinse, and get a toothpick and poke the green & black...
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Toad I would recommend deleting his email as it is an active link.
Thanks. :smile FG
The green stuff SHOULD be your main concern. It is not part of the coin but actually a contaminant that is destroying and corroding the coin....
I just soak the coin in acetone to get rid of the green gunk.
If you set the glass outside it will evaporate rather rapidly, it is non-hazardous to the environment. Don't drink, inhale, ignite, expose to...
Put it in a glass of 100% pure acetone for a couple minutes, rinse, repeat.;) Oh yeah, dont put it near a candle as acetone is extremely flammable. :p
The beard would look like a blob if it was in a later die state so die cracks I believe are out of the question. Post mint damage.
Oh yeah, make sure you rinse off the acetone before you put it back in a 2x2 as acetone melts plastic. And needless to say dont use a plastic cup....
Prepare 5 glasses (Not all the way full, just enough to submerge the coin :) ) of 100% pure acetone, do not use non-pure nail polish remover as it...
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