Problem- toned franklins- colors but fingerprints- cameo?

darktone

I bought a lot of 11 of these coins today that came from a collection stored in those old brown envelopes. Great colors but the fingerprints really distract. Some look cameo/deep cameo under the toning. Would a dip reveal the cam? Should I dip the worst one to see? or should I leave well enough alone? Pics are of the same coins at different angles. mike

SanctionII

Darktone, I had a similar experience with a 1951 proof set I picked up 1-2 years ago. It was in an old style cardboard holder. The half had toned in wild colors [like your 1959 that you pictured, except the toning was all over the coin and the purple was dark]. Under the toning I saw nice cameo devices. The mirrors also looked good.

I held on to the set for a few days, thinking about whether to give the half a bath or not. What made my decision was that I was putting together, in a capital holder, a set of raw cameo proof frankies, blast white. The toned 1951 just would not look right in the set. However it I suspected that it would have the cameo look I wanted if it came out of a bath ok.

I gave the half a dip. All of the toning vanished and a beautiful 1951 cameo frankie emerged [the only negative is that small hairlines hidden by the toning are now evident]. It now sits in the capital plastices holder with its siblings. It is one of my favorites, but I still remember the toning it had when I bought it. If I found another 1951 with toning, I do not think I would remove the toning [I would probably buy another capital holder and begin putting together a set of wildly toned cameo proof franklins].

I do like the 1959 you pictured. If, in had, it looks like your picture, I'd give it high marks for eye appeal. Whether to dip it or not is a question no one other than you can answer. Good luck.

kryptonitecomics

I like the toning so I vote No Dipping!!!!!

magikbilly

DON"T DIP MIKE! to quote you "leave well enough alone". They are very attractive - after the dip they would look like so many of their brothers...what else will distinguish them quickly but unique desirable NT color? If you still want to dip, keep repeating your name "Darktone, Darktone..."


Best,
Billy

darktone

Sanction nice story I know what you mean- once the deed is done there is no going back. Billy- yes normaly I don't believe in dipping a coin to get rid of toning but here's a pic of another one at a different angle to give you a better idea of the print problem- also whats the value of this coin as is? $25? If it turns out to be a 65DCAM $5,000? mike

bushmaster8

It's a dilemma for sure. I think I would probably dip those that have prints but leave the others alone.

ormandh

Those are some big fingerprints. I would have to sacrifice a dip. -Dan

darktone

They all have prints to some degree on one side ot the other- maybe one or two that is not too bad. mike

darktone

Well, I will be dipping one of these any minute now unless someone stops me........ I'll be waiting to hear "you got mail" from the kitchen as I am doing it..........

Russ

I think the degree of dipping that will be necessary to remove the print on that 1960 may have a negative impact on the clarity and reflectivity of the mirrors.

Russ, NCNE

darktone

I dipped one of the 59's in a light 10% solution for about 30 seconds and it does appear to be rather frosty on the devices but as Russ said I am worried that the mirrors will really be affected. Anyone out there have experience with this type of problem? Want to take a try at one? mike

magikbilly

<< <i>I think the degree of dipping that will be necessary to remove the print on that 1960 may have a negative impact on the clarity and reflectivity of the mirrors.

Russ, NCNE >>



Hi Russ, that is just what I PM'd Mike abt - the mirrors!

Best,
Billy

darktone

Here a picture of it after I lightly dipped it. Do you think the right guy could fix this one?

Russ

<< <i>Do you think the right guy could fix this one? >>



No.

Russ, NCNE