I have an 1845 Large Cent in my type album that was given to me last year. The problem is that the coin was cleaned with some polish (probably Brasso) to the point that it gleams like a proof. Is there something I can do to knock off the shine and make it look less bright? I'm not looking to sell it, just make it less conspicuous.
If someone Brassoed one of my antique copper/glass doorknobs, I'd dab on a little Dellums Darkener, but then doorknob enthusiasts don't get hung up on original coloration.
If you've got a while, than wrap it in tissue paper and put it in/on a sunny window sill for the next 2-3 years. You'll have nice toning on the coin by then.
You can use a flame to dull down the color. I suggest you play around with some test coins before trying it on a nice coin.
Lol, I like Roy's suggestion. But doorknobs are only slightly different than coins unfortunatly, lol. I'd put it on a window sill, as suggested, that should work. Out of curiousity, could you post a pic of the coin if you can? Good luck on toning it. :thumb: Phoenix
put a very small pinch of sulfur powder in some vaseline, and rub it vigorously on the coin, as to produce some heat from friction. This will facilitate toning.
Sorry it too so long to post a photo, but here it is, in all it's SHINING glory. It definitely needs toning down. Sombody ruined a great coin with Brasso or something. I need to get some dark color back on it, just to keep it from sticking out. Some people who don't know much about coins ask if it's gold. ARGH!!
somebody told me about wrapping the coin in tin foil with a paper protector around it and then putting perament ink on the paper and putting it in the oven on super low for like 9 hours.? I have used the tourch/flame method with wonderful results, Cu coins I have it down to perfection now, it took about 200 coins to get it just right. you can't tell at all it was redone. etc. (although to get it that way, there is a lengthy pre-process which I promised I wouldn't tell)
