Acetone????

I found this wheat cent one day roll searching and it obv came from someones collection because it looks to be uncirculated and is blazing red. Anyway i was wondering if this coin has a shot at a high grade? It also has a fingerprint and i was wondering if you could use acetone to remove it? I saw another post on here yesterday about someones coin being rejected from a grading service because of cleaning residue and some members said to dip it in acetone. I was wondering the logistics of that, it seems possible, but does it effect the coins value or damage it in anyway???

 

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Pictures taken under 10X magnification.

 

Pure acetone will evaporate completely and leave no residue, it will not effect the coin metal or the patina.

 

I am not sure what you definition of "high grade" is, but that looks like it would make a 62/63.

Acetone would have been good to prevent the fingerprint from showing, but pretty much once it shows, it will stay.

Dipping in acetone leaves no residue and most believe that acetone will not affect the coin. However, older acetone can form an acid that will affect at least copper coins. If you are interested in acetone, try searching it. There are pages and probably books of posts on acetone.

 

So your talking maybe worth five bucks on a good day???

 

Can I use nail polish remover its acetone???

 

If you are talking selling price for that 56-D, I would think you would be lucky to get $0.50 for it. You could probably get a certified NGC 66 for less than $10. That is the highest mintage wheat cent.

 

LOL correct i know its worth squat just wanted to start with something insignificant, I wouldn't think of cleaning a valuable coin. My plan was to set it aside for the grand kids and maybe there kids. I think i will certainly be worth more then and even if its only worth fifty cents than i have made a 49 cent profit.

 

BAD idea. Nail polish remover usually contains fragrances at least, and usually moisturizers and other additives. It's extremely likely to damage your coin.

 

I was of the opinion that you shouldn't use anything to clean a coin, but then I started searching, and found one guy even suggests using Isopropyl Alcohol and a Q-Tip?

Wouldn't that possibly ruin the surface with minute scratches?

Just curious?

Robert

 

I wouldnt advise anything that requires possibly leaving evidence, acetone evaporates away leaving no trace.

 

Also, you can pick up acetone at any local hardware store for a couple of bucks.

 

Went and got some acetone and yea it worked great ill post new pics in a few

 

Curious about what I read at this link, where the guy suggests using a Q-tip for applying whatever cleaner was being used.

http://www.coin-newbies.com/FAQ/faqclean.html

Is it OK to use a Q-tip for cleaning, or is dipping the only safe way to go about it?

I have some coins that I think would benefit from cleaning to get smudges off, but I thought I'd have to take them to an expert. Wouldn't want to tackle it myself unless some of you more knowledgeable folks would say it's OK.

I have plenty of coins, so I could always try it on some of the less valuable/collectible ones? Or even just on some regular pocket change.

Robert

 

the type you buy at drug stores is usually 40-60% and will leave a residue or spots. i have never hurt a coin with acetone, even BU ones. use cotton balls and dab if you must to help dry but i would just let it dry.

 

Honestly, the coin is not worth the time and effort of conservation.