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Dipping Clad Ikes

I know many posts have been written on this subject and most opinions I have read indicate you shouldn't dip a clad Ike. I normally wouldn't want to try and dip a clad coin, but I bought this 1972 P Type 2 clad Ike that has a some sort of debris between the coin and plastic 2x2. This has caused several stain spots on the coin that I would like to remove before sending the coin in for certification. Any recommendations on how to remove these stains would be appreciated?

Thanks,
Charlie

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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    MS70 would likely be a much better option than a dip. Dips don't have much effect on clad.
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree,try the MS70.If that dont work,you may want to
    try acetone.I never used it on clad,Has anyone?
    Al
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Acetone is OK with any metal but only takes care of organic based residues. MS70, being a strong soap, can do a bit more but may have undesirable side-effects in some cases.
  • jcpingjcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭
    Neither MS70 nor acetone is good for clad coins dipping. Don't dip it unless you prepare the worst results.
    an SLQ and Ike dollars lover
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Before dipping any clad IKE you must be prepared to accept the down grade. Personally, I would never ever consider dipping a Type 2.
    Over time, the clad coins get a layer on them that covers up a lot of little tiny scratch marks that become very evident after a dip!

    I would advise doing a test dip on a more common coin before doing the T2. Please give this a lot of thought before moving ahead as it is quite possible that you will regret the dip!

    The best option to seriously consider would be conservation through NCS.
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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Neither MS70 nor acetone is good for clad coins dipping. Don't dip it unless you prepare the worst results. >>

    I've acetoned MANY clad coins with no problems. I don't use MS70 so I can only speak from others' experiences.
  • fishcookerfishcooker Posts: 3,446 ✭✭

    The Ike I dipped turned out crappy.

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,758 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The only reason to dip or use anything on clad coins is to remove dirt or gunk. Otherwise you might as well use Brasso and steelwool. The long term results will be just as pleasing.
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  • cupronikcupronik Posts: 773 ✭✭✭
    I have used jeweluster on clad Ike $1's a couple of years ago.
    Afterwards, the coins have that sterile grayish-white luster and the
    copper-nickel sandwich edges display a pinkish look when com-
    pared to an undipped C-N Ike. They definitely stand out in a mixed
    (dipped & undipped) roll when viewing the edges.

    PCGS has graded dipped Ikes in the past. I thought they would
    not; instead, treating such coins similar to dipped Lincolns.
    However, I would advise not mixing dipped and undipped Ikes
    in the SAME modern submission. Otherwise, the dipped ones
    might appear obvious to the grader(s).

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