Lincoln cent question: white haze on surface
gemtone65
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I've been checking through Lincoln uncirculated red cents that were kept in plastic rolls for 40 years. Many of the pieces have a grayish-white film that seems to coat the surfaces, usually on just one side. At first glance it looks like a portion of the coin is toned, but closer inspection reveals otherwise.
Does anyone know what this is and how to remove it without damaging the coins? I've tried applying acetone with a q-tip, but the white haze was not affected.
I assume that the grading services would body bag such pieces regardless of how nice they were otherwise. If I called NCS, would they be willling to provide advice, or are they likely to ask that a sample be submitted?
Does anyone know what this is and how to remove it without damaging the coins? I've tried applying acetone with a q-tip, but the white haze was not affected.
I assume that the grading services would body bag such pieces regardless of how nice they were otherwise. If I called NCS, would they be willling to provide advice, or are they likely to ask that a sample be submitted?
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Contamination from the plastic tube.....and even if you get it off the coin..... THE RED will never be the same.
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