Belgian Congo 2 Francs - and fingerprints

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  1. emdems

    emdems New Member

    KM# 25 1943
    Brass composition

    I was curious if there is any way to remove the fingerprints from this brass coin without giving it a "polished" look. It's not pricey or rare, I just enjoy its shape and subject. Let me know and thanks!
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    emdems, Apr 23, 2021
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  3. derkerlegand

    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

    Love the coin, but I'll bet the print is there to stay.
     
    derkerlegand, Apr 23, 2021
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  4. emdems

    emdems New Member

    Ugh - Was hoping for some mystical cleaning voodoo from this site's coin elders. ;)
     
    emdems, Apr 23, 2021
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  5. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Interesting, that I have tried dilute ammonia and would if you try it go extremely dilute and see with liberal dilution with water afterwards how it does.
     
    7Jags, Apr 24, 2021
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  6. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    The coin was for sale on Ebay.

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    Belgian Congo 2 francs 1943
    Brass, 28x25 mm, 5.93 gm, Philadelphia Mint

    I do not mind the fingerprints. They show that somebody held on to the coin.

    :)
     
    willieboyd2, May 15, 2021
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  7. offa the saxon

    offa the saxon Well-Known Member

    Acetone will remove the fingerprints without damaging the patination of the coin.
     
    offa the saxon, May 15, 2021
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