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<p>[QUOTE="RonSanderson, post: 26409233, member: 77413"]I think the sharpness of the lettering and devices is comparable to my proof. Also shown in post <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/lets-see-your-newest-acquisitions.158772/page-994#post-2599014%23post-2599014" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/lets-see-your-newest-acquisitions.158772/page-994#post-2599014%23post-2599014">#19863</a>. The surface is more matte than mirror-like, as shown in the animation.</p><p><br /></p><p>For $5.50, I would try swishing the coin in clean acetone a few times. If it seems to be helping, you can also use a saturated cotton Q-tip to very gently massage any stubborn areas. There’s a video on YouTube somewhere where the presenter shows his technique. He tugs at the cotton a little bit to get it good and loose, and only uses the loose fibers to brush the dirt away. I like the keep the swab and the coin submerged in acetone at all times. And change Q-Tips and acetone frequently, lest you drag some grit across the surface.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1685043[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1685042[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1685041[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="RonSanderson, post: 26409233, member: 77413"]I think the sharpness of the lettering and devices is comparable to my proof. Also shown in post [URL='https://www.cointalk.com/threads/lets-see-your-newest-acquisitions.158772/page-994#post-2599014%23post-2599014']#19863[/URL]. The surface is more matte than mirror-like, as shown in the animation. For $5.50, I would try swishing the coin in clean acetone a few times. If it seems to be helping, you can also use a saturated cotton Q-tip to very gently massage any stubborn areas. There’s a video on YouTube somewhere where the presenter shows his technique. He tugs at the cotton a little bit to get it good and loose, and only uses the loose fibers to brush the dirt away. I like the keep the swab and the coin submerged in acetone at all times. And change Q-Tips and acetone frequently, lest you drag some grit across the surface. [ATTACH=full]1685043[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1685042[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1685041[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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