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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 451814, member: 15445&quot;]<b>almost definitely FB in its youth</b></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: black"><font face="Verdana">In its youth, the 1917 was almost definitely a full band coin.&nbsp; I say <u>almost</u> definitely because any nick or lacking feature in any band can take even the best struck coin away from FB designation.&nbsp; The strike on your coin is fantastic.</font></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: black"><font face="Verdana">If soap &amp; water isn&#039;t enough.....</font></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><font face="Verdana">You may consider soaking the coin in Acetone to remove dirt &amp; debris.&nbsp; Soak it for a very long time.&nbsp; &nbsp; If you are concerned about Acetone damaging the metal surface or removing the oxide tarnish, then test it on a coin of lesser value.&nbsp; I think you will find that Acetone does not damage the surface or remove real toning.&nbsp; Once the surface is clear of debris, send us another photo.&nbsp; Also, some people use WD40 successfully to loosen &amp; remove some gunk.&nbsp; For gosh sakes be careful not to scratch the coin if you use a wooden toothpick or plant thorn to work away any of the gunk.&nbsp; This type of working must be VERY gentle &amp; done under a stereo microscope or scratches will almost definitely occur.</font></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: black"><font face="Verdana">Very best regards,</font></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><font face="Verdana">collect89</font></span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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