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Would acetone be the best way to remove this small patch of crud?

coin22lovercoin22lover Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭
edited December 7, 2018 6:56PM in U.S. Coin Forum

That small patch of crud between E in AMERICA and the feather?

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  • drei3reedrei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
    edited September 12, 2018 7:26AM

    You never know until you try it. May take several days of soaking, then roll with a Q-tip.

    edit: JMO, the rim damage is worse than the "crud."

  • Bigbuck1975Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,273 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 12, 2018 7:51AM

    Depends on what the material is, glue residue, acetone would work. If it’s corrosion acetone won’t touch it.

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So the crud appears slightly greenish to me. This could be verdigris turned to corrosion. In which case if the crud comes loose it may leave pitting. I would do acetone for several days. If you decide to pick at it with a thorn, well you know what might happen. Or try a long soak in mineral oil and then roll the q tip over the crud. Peace Roy

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good advice above....just realize, that what results may not be pleasing.... If there is damage below the 'crud'....Cheers, RickO

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 12, 2018 11:47AM

    NO. But it is a start. Don't rub the coin either.

  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,997 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree I would try soaking it in mineral oil for several weeks. Then see if you can remove it with a thorn. I’ve actually had good results using a wood cuticle pusher.(Don’t tell my wife)

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinJP said:
    I agree I would try soaking it in mineral oil for several weeks. Then see if you can remove it with a thorn. I’ve actually had good results using a wood cuticle pusher. (Don’t tell my wife)

    That is too wide. Best to take a round tooth pick and shave one end to a very fine point. Cut the other end into a thin, diagonal, chisel. There is SSSsssssssoooooo much more but that's all I'm going to divulge. :(

    Nothing is secret. Just do some thinking.

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,606 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinJP said:
    I agree I would try soaking it in mineral oil for several weeks. Then see if you can remove it with a thorn. I’ve actually had good results using a wood cuticle pusher.(Don’t tell my wife)

    Why not just use a toothpick?

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  • ColonelJessupColonelJessup Posts: 6,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 12, 2018 12:44PM

    Olive or mineral oil for a few days, Some time in acetone ((preferably with an ultrasonic), then fresh acetone and see what you've got. Tou can't know until then what steps to take subsequently o:)B)

    Maybe a Q=Tip

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  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,997 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:

    @coinJP said:
    I agree I would try soaking it in mineral oil for several weeks. Then see if you can remove it with a thorn. I’ve actually had good results using a wood cuticle pusher.(Don’t tell my wife)

    Why not just use a toothpick?

    Either one works actually. Your choice.

  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,573 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would not try, if you succeed the underlying copper will look different than surrounding areas.

    What is wrong with the LIBERTY? it looks doubled

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good eye, it does look very strong doubled. Time to check my CPG. Peace Roy

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yup, 1873 close 3 DDO-001 or 002 on pages 55 and 56 of the CPG. Peace Roy

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