Should I dip this?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Sean5150, Mar 2, 2017.

  1. Sean5150

    Sean5150 Well-Known Member

    What would happen if I gave this one a bath? Is it going to be worse than the toning? IMG_4287.JPG IMG_4288.JPG
     
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  3. furham

    furham Good Ole Boy

    I wouldn't.
     
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  4. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    I'd try acetone first.
     
  5. BertJones

    BertJones Member

    I would leave her in her natural skin. No dipping or acetone.
     
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  6. Sean5150

    Sean5150 Well-Known Member

    Looks like it has some doubling too
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  7. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    The reverse seems to have a pretty solid cameo contrast, although once you take off the toning, only then will you know for sure...

    The obverse looks like it may have some contrast as well.

    I would probably dip the coin, but be prepared for the results to not be as nice as you might expect.

    If the contrast is broken on any part of the devices, the coin would not garner the cameo designation when it grades, but if the coin grades Cameo or Deep Cameo... it's worth a lot more than it is raw.
     
  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Dipping would just make your coin bright white and there are a lot of them out there already. I would leave as is. Personally, I like the gray toning. It gives character to the coin.
     
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  9. Daniel Jones

    Daniel Jones Well-Known Member

    Your coin looks nice already. Why clean it? Unless the photos are deceptive. I have dipped similar coins, so you can, too if you think that will pretty it up.
     
  10. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    I like it as is. If you decide to dip it, use MS-70 first, then rinse in very hot soapy water. No rubbing. That may be all you need. Many would recommend acetone next. I dry w/compressed air. The correct way to dip it is all over the Net. No rubbing. ;)

    Edit: IMO, not enough to get Cameo.

    Edit: :oops: :facepalm: Hot distilled water (helps it evaporate) after the soapy water. I use a Branson Ultrasonic Unit w/four beakers and heated. Coins hand held in solution using plastic tongs. Sometimes a Q-tip is necessary. Trick is to use plenty of solution and roll the cotton end across the surface so you don't hairline the coin. Takes practice but coins are more durable than you might imagine when treated with care.

    The ANA offers a one day class where you can weasel out many of the "tricks-of-the-trade" if you know the questions to ask. Brian Silliman (teacher) was a former employee of NCS.
     
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  11. Sean5150

    Sean5150 Well-Known Member

    That's why I'm pondering dipping it, it looks pretty solid cameo. But it wasn't cheap, so I just don't want to ruin it by trying to bring out the cameo.
     
  12. Sean5150

    Sean5150 Well-Known Member

    What do you rinse it with after the soapy water?
     
  13. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    if done properly, the dip won't ruin the coin. The dip may expose other problems hiding under the toning, but that's the biggest risk
     
  14. Sean5150

    Sean5150 Well-Known Member

    I did it. Don't know if it would get cameo but it has that look. IMG_4292.JPG IMG_4293.JPG
     
  15. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    Well, IMHO, I think you made the right decision.
     
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  16. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Lookin' good..........:)
     
  17. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    In order to make an omelette, you need to break a few eggs
     
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