PVC?

tlhoy · January 2, 2004 9:49PM

First off, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me with my UK 1884 Penny. It was fun & a great learning experience for me.
Now is this PVC?
Glenn

theboz11 · January 2, 2004 9:59PM

I'd say not,PVC is a film on a coin and does a different sort of damage, this is probably Salt or a acid corrosion, not uncommon on copper, usually a waxy reside around it if aged. Even if removed serious damage has occured to the metal.

newbiecollector · January 2, 2004 10:12PM

Try lighter fluid, a short soak and GENTLY rub with a Q-tip.

tlhoy · January 3, 2004 1:31AM

Thanks!
Glenn

1jester · January 3, 2004 3:59AM

I agree with Boz. It's not PVC but rather some sort of corrosion, unfortunately frequently found on some old copper.

nwcs · January 3, 2004 6:57AM

Definitely corrosion. I'm not sure if the lighter fluid can help. Especially if it has grown this much.

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