Has anyone here ever removed plating from a coin?

lathmach

I was watching this but I didn't know what the coin would look like once the silver plate was removed.
The plating on this wasn't a good job, as you can see it sheeting off on both sides of the coin.
I didn't see any problem in removing it without my harming the coin, but I was concerned with what the surfaces would be like after having gone through the plating process.
Anyone strip a coin of plating and know what could be expected?

Ray

CoastGuard

Removing silver plate would be difficult without harming the coin surface. Dont' see how it could be done. Do you figure this coin was a fake and had silver plate applied?

WoodenJefferson

Anyone strip a coin of plating and know what could be expected?

Several questions come to mind...the seller is calling this "Silver Gilt" just what do they mean by that?
How was this gilt applied to the coin...assuming it's a real coin under there. Electrolosis? unknown
Why is the gilt peeling? Not bonded properly...what lies underneath the remaing gilt/plating.
Will the coin look "splotchy" after exsisting gilt is removed...reverse electrolosis using chemical reagents combined with stuff like arsenic (not arsenic...even worse cyanide). ~shudder~

WoodenJefferson

The peen hit the anvil...were you the one or just watching?

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