acid wash?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by eddio, Jan 16, 2014.

  1. eddio

    eddio Well-Known Member

    this 1979 pennie it looks rippled but not sure of what happen in other areas IMG-20140116-07453.jpg IMG-20140116-07454.jpg IMG-20140116-07455.jpg
     
    eddio, Jan 16, 2014
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  3. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    Sure looks like it to me that it has seen some time in some type of caustic bath . I can't see any other reason to look like it does . Maybe one of the CONECA people will chime in .
     
    rzage, Jan 16, 2014
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  4. AWORDCREATED

    AWORDCREATED Hardly Noticeable

    What are the advantages/differences of/between caustic and acid?
     
    AWORDCREATED, Jan 17, 2014
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  5. non_cents

    non_cents Well-Known Member

    Either an acid bath or exposed to heat. I have seen both produce similar looking anomalies on coins.
     
    non_cents, Jan 17, 2014
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  6. AWORDCREATED

    AWORDCREATED Hardly Noticeable

    You have engaged in those activities?
     
    AWORDCREATED, Jan 17, 2014
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