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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gofy, post: 166452, member: 6786&quot;]<b>acid bath</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I am not framiliar with using acid on coins.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>But reading the responses to the various threads it appears to be a frequent response to explain the condition of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Conceptionally I do not&nbsp; think that a coin as consistant in its dimensions&nbsp; as this coin and with a surface that may not be as sharp as a coin from a full depth planchet it appears weak&nbsp; not washed out.&nbsp; My perspective of washed out is that the acid would&nbsp; have had an inconsistant effect on the surfaces&nbsp; ( frt and obverse)of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also the reeding feels very sharp, (well defined) to the touch[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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