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Verdigris on silver Ike reverse

CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 8,857 ✭✭✭✭✭

I guess that's what this is on the reverse, kinda green looking.
What is the best solution to remove, acetone?


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  • GaCoinGuyGaCoinGuy Posts: 2,763 ✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:
    The green may be from PVC. If so, acetone should remove it.
    The black spots are probably tarnish. A dip in e-Z-est or Jewel Luster should remove it.

    I always had good success with 50/50 mix of distilled water/E-Zest, followed by a rinse in distilled water followed by a quick dip in acetone. Pat dry with a soft towel.

    That's a nice looking big-headed bald dude.

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  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It almost looks like some type of burn mark. Is it your coin? Can you get closer pictures?

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Never mind. I'll get closer pictures for you. Whatever it is, it looks like it's baked into the surface from here.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 8,857 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, my coin but can't take more pics at work now, I'll post more later.
    The black could be from the black Capital (looking) holder it came in with 5 pieces. Anyway, I'm replacing and/or cleaning some for a nice lil .99 cent auction. Aside from the 71 the grades will be at least 67 on each.

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you do any type of homemade conservation, post the results here when you're done.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 8,857 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GaCoinGuy said:

    @PerryHall said:
    The green may be from PVC. If so, acetone should remove it.
    The black spots are probably tarnish. A dip in e-Z-est or Jewel Luster should remove it.

    I always had good success with 50/50 mix of distilled water/E-Zest, followed by a rinse in distilled water followed by a quick dip in acetone. Pat dry with a soft towel.

    That's a nice looking big-headed bald dude.

    Lol, yes it’s what she said.
    I won’t be using any of that harsh stuff on this particular set because I already tried it on the 71 which needed it but then the set didn’t match. Luckily I found another MS 65 quality 71 with the same natural toning :-)

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    MS70 is generally my go-to for when something needs to be removed from a silver coin.

    Collector, occasional seller

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