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What to do about the fingerprints

rb7557rb7557 Posts: 745
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on the upper leaf WI quarter? Can they be removed without hurting the coin? I just received a three coin set from a seller on Ebay who obviously doesn't collect coins. I wouldn't be so irritated by this if it wasn't something I really wanted!image The lower leaf doesn't seem to have any on it and I'm gonna spend the
no leaf quarter. image I have emailed the seller to see if he has another to possibly trade, but as of yet he hasn't contacted me. I'm mad at myself over this also. I never buy raw coins on ebay, but I just had to have this (yeah yeah yeah desire over ruled the brains) and the seller didn't have much in the way of feedback. The only smart move made in this situation seems to be my payment, which was made with
a credit card, so I could reverse charges if the deal went south. Comments please. I'll take the beating also....image

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  • BigGreekBigGreek Posts: 1,090 ✭
    It may come off with acetone since its a recent print.
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  • rb7557rb7557 Posts: 745
    I may end up having to try it. Thanks
  • BigGreekBigGreek Posts: 1,090 ✭
    Get some 100% pure acetone from Home Depot or your local hardware store.
    Careful you don't drip some on your fine solid cherry executive desk.. like I did image
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  • zzzzzzzz Posts: 416
    You have a solid cherry executive desk ????
    WOW .. I'm impressed
  • GeodGeod Posts: 132 ✭✭
    Is the desk still considered "fine" "F" now that you have dropped acetone on it. Or, has it been downgraded to "good" "G"?
  • slabfabslabfab Posts: 230
    My methods for cleaning coins:
    1) Acetone is safe, as has already been mentioned
    2) Sell the coin and replace it with a better one. I don't dip coins (anymore image), it's bad for the hobby, not to mention the coin image
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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The acetone should work well with the recent print. Just use PURE acetone & rinse w/water. It won't hurt the coin.

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  • clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭
    If its a new print soap and water may work as well.
  • KurtHornKurtHorn Posts: 1,382 ✭
    Acetone, quick dip, rinse well, dry without rubbing... should be fine. Don't leave it in the acetone very long. Clad coins can change color if left very long.
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  • rb7557rb7557 Posts: 745
    Thanks for your help. I do appreciate it. image

    FYI the seller involved here has got some integrity, offered to exchange the coin. My hope in people
    has been restoredimage!!!
  • BigGreekBigGreek Posts: 1,090 ✭


    << <i>Is the desk still considered "fine" "F" now that you have dropped acetone on it. Or, has it been downgraded to "good" "G"? >>



    The desk went to VG when my wife dropped a chair on it. It now a strong G.
    One day I will take the top down to the shop and turn it back into a F image
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