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AUandAG · October 14, 2007 7:03AM

encalsed 1888 Hot Lips. Is there anyway to release this coin from it's plastic grave?
Picked it up in a collection yesterday. Paid $6 so don't have a lot invested.
thanks,
bob

Edscoin · October 14, 2007 7:06AM

That's a pretty neat item . I think I would leave it as it is.

drwstr123 · October 14, 2007 7:11AM

Other than the obvious, a solvent , I'd try freezing it. Our local supermarket sells dry ice. I'd sandwich it in dry ice then give it a rap or two with a hammer. Mike

au58 · October 14, 2007 7:13AM

This works (be patient):
Cut away as much as possible with a band saw.
Melt as much as possible of the remainder away using a propane torch.
Put it in acetone three or four times to dissolve the remainder.

Shamika · October 14, 2007 7:16AM

I like the item as-is. A band saw and some acetone will work well, but I would NEVER EVER use a torch.

23Pairer · October 14, 2007 7:16AM

<< This works (be patient):
Cut away as much as possible with a band saw.
Melt as much as possible of the remainder away using a propane torch.
Put it in acetone three or four times to dissolve the remainder. >>

Works like a charm. I have done this several times.

FLBuffaloHunter · October 14, 2007 7:16AM

Apparently, NCS has had success removing coins encased in lucite and then having them slab afterwards. Link

Arizonadesertrat · October 14, 2007 7:49AM

A variety of solvents will work, including acetone and dichloromethane (methylene chloride). Don't do this indoors--the fumes will be pretty bad.

MrSpud · October 14, 2007 7:51AM

I like it as is too. I'd probably pay the same price for it , or perhaps a few dollars more, than if it was freed.

dieabolical · October 14, 2007 7:59AM

I also vote for leaving it as-is, it has much more character now than it could ever possibly have in modern plastic.
Not that you're soliciting votes though.

oreville · October 14, 2007 8:31AM

Keep it the way it is.

Those lucite holders are quite elusive.

AUandAG · October 14, 2007 8:49AM

OK, OK it will stay as it is!!

Had no clue that it had value the way it was!! Guess I underpaid, 'eh?

bob

coindeuce · October 14, 2007 9:38AM

I would leave it as is. you must know that it's hermetically sealed as is, and if the coin wasn't contaminated before it was encased, it will remain stable.

coindeuce · October 14, 2007 9:48AM

SIX DOLLARS? That's less than 50% of melt!!(and I don't mean the Lucite either). The 1888-O VAM 4 has a fair market value(problem free) in the Fine/Very Fine range of about $75. You've just earned a coveted C.U. "YOU SUCK" award

Shortgapbob · October 14, 2007 9:58AM

I like it as is......and for $6! Definitely a bargain.

Shamika · October 14, 2007 10:00AM

<< OK, OK it will stay as it is!!

Had no clue that it had value the way it was!! Guess I underpaid, 'eh?

bob >>

AUandAG · October 14, 2007 10:00AM

<< SIX DOLLARS? That's less than 50% of melt!!(and I don't mean the Lucite either). The 1888-O VAM 4 has a fair market value(problem free) in the Fine/Very Fine range of about $75. You've just earned a coveted C.U. "YOU SUCK" award

>>

Ok, I give up....what is a You Suck award? I see that some have them and some don't. Plz inform!
bob

Shamika · October 14, 2007 10:04AM

<< Ok, I give up....what is a You Suck award? >>

It simply means you acquired an excellent value.

cheezhed · October 14, 2007 10:11AM

<< 
Ok, I give up....what is a You Suck award? I see that some have them and some don't. Plz inform!
bob >>

It means you suck.

AUandAG · October 14, 2007 10:13AM

It means you suck.

>>

Oh, Thanks, I think.

bob

oreville · October 14, 2007 10:29AM

AUandAG: The You suck award goes way beyond merely getting a great deal. You found a bargain of a lifetime.

AUandAG · October 14, 2007 10:37AM

<< AUandAG: The You suck award goes way beyond merely getting a great deal. You found a bargain of a lifetime. >>

Thank you, all I was thinking is that the coin is not retreivable and ruined and would take too much work to even
get it out of the lucite. I was not even thinking of melt....just the effort!

bob

tahoe98 · October 15, 2007 4:23AM

<< I like the item as-is. A band saw and some acetone will work well, but I would NEVER EVER use a torch. >>

ESPECIALLY AROUND ACETONE!!

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