Evening folks, I've got this coin here that've had a year or so.. It's a great grade but appears to have a lot of verdigris. I've not had any experience of the aforementioned but hear good things. This is a scan which shows it not so bad And pics which better show the in hand state as to why I want to neaten it up. So my question is to those with more experience with Verdi-care: Do you think it's worthwhile buying some to use on my coin ?
I have used verdicare and *never* been dissapointed. However, and I know verdigris is not usually a "good" thing, but I love the look of that coin in the photos all the wrong gook in all the right places. Odd question, is that a white towe it's sitting on?
It's a grey towel, old photo now but just don't want to let this get any worse. Do you have any before and after photos ?
I believe I do, but at home on my external storage drive when I get home I'll try to remember to look for them, I have a billion coin pics LOL. Would it get any worse if kept in a 2x2 or a non pvc flip? I'm not trying to convince you, just curious.
Well.. That's where it is now, it's not gotten any worse really anyway I thought it would need to be damp to cause any bother. Thanks if you remember on it would be great !
Keep in mind that if any of the verdigris ( corrosion) is removed with any mechanism, there may be visible pitting benrath. Just seeing the photos, I would be hesitant and leave alone, and I am a great fan of Bad Thad's products, but it can't fill in what has been removed by the reaction.
Mark I'm pretty sure that Thad himself will tell you that coin is not a good candidate for Verdi-Care. In fact his info sheet on it says this - (110) Q: Will VERDI-CARE™ remove verdigris? A: YES! VERDI-CARE™ is designed to remove light to moderate verdigris. Heavy verdigris may show some improvement, but is typically not fully removed. The “toothpick method” can be useful on thicker types of verdigris (see below). After treatment, any remaining verdigris (or other corrosion) may take on a darker color as it is neutralized by ReAcT2™. So I think Jim's advice, coupled with proper storage, would be your best bet.
Maybe (or likely) it won't remove the verdigris, but the one reason Thad will say it should be used is because "any remaining verdigris (or other corrosion) ... is neutralized by ReAcT2™". i.e. it prevents it from progressing any further.
Cool coin! Being a Virginia guy, I always wanted one of these. I remember a long time ago they found a small barrel full of these in high grade in some guy's estate. A bunch of them were like MS64 RB's. Awesome piece of history!
Thanks, I've seen them in that grade on eBay and the likes this looks to be a really nie grade but obviously it's hindered by the green goblin !
I've used it with success, but is small areas. It's a good product, but it will leave the affected area darker.
Most of the verdigris looks to be light but there appears to be some heavy in there as well. For the most part, I think it would conserve fairly well. If choose not to conserve, I'd rinse it with acetone to dehydrate the verdigris and then put it into an air tight holder.
Ill look into it thanks mate, I need to ask is there anywhere in the UK which stocks Verdi-Care ? Ive seen them in america but i would imagine shipping fluids in this day and age is a little dodgey. I have a few coins that could do with the treatment nowhere near as bad as this one mind.
VC is completely safe, there are no restrictions on shipping from a chemical standpoint. Unfortunately, you are correct about the costs. Shipping to the UK usually costs more than the product.
Coin Care is nothing but mineral oil with an odorant. Keep in mind that verdigris (an ionic salt) is insoluble in oil.
