Strange looking 1865 3-cent piece

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  1. manny9655

    manny9655 Well-Known Member

    Yes, solder does dissolve copper, but the dissolution occurs INTO the solder and it is necessary to form a proper joint.
     
    manny9655, Nov 29, 2020
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  3. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Not solder, in my opinion. It is almost impossible to remove all traces of solder that has been melted onto another metal, I've tried. Teaching jewelry classes, if a student made a mistake, trying to remove all of the solder was pretty much impossible. While there are solders that will melt with a match stick, I'd say this coin laid in contact with an acid of some type for long enough to etch the metal surface. Just my observations from experience.
     
    Mountain Man, Nov 29, 2020
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  4. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    PMD + Harsh Cleaning = Pass
     
    yakpoo, Nov 29, 2020
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    It’s not a question of “pass”. I already got it as part of a big consignment. It is merely a question of how sharply to discount it when I resell it. I will of course take the damage into account when I do.
     
    lordmarcovan, Nov 29, 2020
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  6. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    If the coin was pristine (meaning, no PMD), I would grade it VG08. Add in the damage and I would be very pleased if someone offered $10.
     
    yakpoo, Nov 29, 2020
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Kind of how I was thinking. Single-digit (<$10) pricetag, probably.

    A cheapo with definite issues, but still kind of fun and interesting.
     
    lordmarcovan, Nov 29, 2020
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  8. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I think some kind of acid of environmental damage then harshly cleaned to remove
     
    Mainebill, Nov 29, 2020
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  9. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Solder used for electronics or plumbing yes, solder used for jewelry has a much higher melting point, in the 1,100 to 1,400 degree F range
     
    Conder101, Dec 1, 2020
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    That I did not know.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 1, 2020
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  11. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Still way below the melting points of the metals being joined, though. Otherwise, it would be welding, not soldering. ;)
     
    -jeffB, Dec 1, 2020
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