worn off dates

dinodan

I have a couple of coins with worn off dates. Is there a way or something that I could use to make the dates show up.

DorkGirl

If they are buffalo nickels there is a product for them, but copper or silver your stuck with what you have.

I think it's called nic-o-date(or something like that), it causes a real grainy look on the coin, but the date shows up.

lordmarcovan

It's called Nic-A-Date. It's an acid used for bringing the date back up on no-date Buffalo nickels. After you use it, you have a "damaged" coin, but you'll know the date, at least. An acid-restored Buffalo is better than a no-date Buffalo.

That's just for nickels, though. In most cases, if your no-date coin is copper or silver or gold, you're pretty much stuck with guessing, unless there are other clues like die characteristics or something to go by.

dinodan

Thanks
Where would I be able to find this?

comoncents

I see it on Ebay sometimes. Try looking in "coin supplies".

NumisOxide

Heres where you can buy it.Nic-a-Date