1893 Canadian penny, and 1901 Canadian nickel.

Got this 1893 penny for $3 and the nickel for $8. Good deal? how much?

 

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Maybe a good deal. By about $3. Is the cent painted or plated around the ONE CENT 1893?

 

Looks like some laquer-type liquid to preserve it.

 

yuck

 

Price was about right for both.
I personnally would soak the cent in acetone and see if you can dissolve the stuff on the reverse. REMEMBER DO NOT RUB WITH ANYTHING - JUST SOAK

 

I was thinking about doing that. Is there any other chemical that would work?

 

I don't think I would try anything else. Acetone is fairly inert...most chemicals will react too much with the coin.