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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ksparrow, post: 2330480, member: 7638&quot;]Yes, I think the coin was &quot;smoked&quot; to hide the hairlines.&nbsp;&nbsp; The appearance in hand was very muted luster, and for a couple of years I just kept it without much thought.&nbsp; Then I read somewhere about various things being done to hide hairlines including organic materials, which led to the acetone soak.&nbsp; Now it is always possible that this coin was in the collection of a heavy smoker, but since most collectors store their coins in albums or envelopes, in a cabinet or some other enclosed space, it makes me think that it was a deliberate application.&nbsp; And it accomplished its purpose.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>As to the doctored dollar, I have no idea what chemical compound was used.&nbsp; Probably common knowledge among the &quot;docs&quot; though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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