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<p>[QUOTE="Merc Crazy, post: 1413962, member: 27417"]I'd soak it in acetone for a day or so, then pull it. If the stuff isn't coming off, I might try a low-strength dip to get the remaining haze off.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I want to disagree with Doug, that is not PVC contamination, that's damage from environmental exposure. The acetone then weak dip is the best way to try and fix that, but probably won't. Certainly can't hurt to try, modern proofs like such have little to no value anyway. Great coin to practice on.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Merc Crazy, post: 1413962, member: 27417"]I'd soak it in acetone for a day or so, then pull it. If the stuff isn't coming off, I might try a low-strength dip to get the remaining haze off. Also, I want to disagree with Doug, that is not PVC contamination, that's damage from environmental exposure. The acetone then weak dip is the best way to try and fix that, but probably won't. Certainly can't hurt to try, modern proofs like such have little to no value anyway. Great coin to practice on.[/QUOTE]
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