Is there any hope for this dime...

richardshipp

When I was putting together my raw 1853 set I acquired this dime. In that they are somewhat scarce I went ahead and purchased it but now in hindsight I wish I hadn't .

What do you do with coins like these that are somewhat rare but just aren't anything near original anymore ? Not to try to deceive anyone, but is there anything that can be done to make the coin appear more natural ? Thanks.

rhedden

I for one do not hate the appearance of this dime. It does not appear to have been harshly scrubbed, and I might have even called it original if the owner did not state otherwise. On a very scarce Seated date like the 1853 NA Dime, nearly all of the available examples will have been lightly cleaned at one time. Seated collectors just have to accept that some portion of their collection is not going to be 100% crusty and original. This is especially true when one gets to the key dates, nearly all of which have been altered in some way. Many of these are in slabs anyway.

Placid

Let it tone. Might take a few years

JJM

BECOKA

Does not look too bad as is. Anything you do might make it look worse.

Put it in your window cill for a year or so and see if it tones over.

ziggy29

Might be a decent looking coin if it can darken a bit.

halfhunter

Place it in a Taco Bell napkin in a southern facing window sill, bathroom, or attic.

Regards, John

yellowjacket

The coin doesn't appear to be problematic; however, in hand, the OP has reservations. If the coin appears to be too bright or has hairlines (which I don't see from the picture), place the coin on a windowsill for a few months. Every so often rotate and flip the coin from side to side.

Good luck,
Garrow

Edit for grammar.

Gemineye

keep it as a pocket piece for a while ...

Cladiator

<< <i>keep it as a pocket piece for a while ... >>

If you do it'll turn bright white like it was scrubbed.

Gemineye

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<< <i>keep it as a pocket piece for a while ... >>

If you do it'll turn bright white like it was scrubbed. >>


Everyone likes bright white coins...!!!!

Cladiator

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<< <i>keep it as a pocket piece for a while ... >>

If you do it'll turn bright white like it was scrubbed. >>


Everyone likes bright white coins...!!!! >>

richardshipp

In hand it's dull and all one color, the same on both sides. I don't really see any hairlines. Maybe I'll try the window thing. Thanks all.

coindeuce

Place it inside your shoe above the heel, and wear(no pun intended) the shoe as often as possible.

OnWithTheHunt

<< <i>Place it inside your shoe above the heel, and wear(no pun intended) the shoe as often as possible. >>



I've had luck doing that with cleaned Indian head cents, never tried it with silver though.

SamByrd

I would use a small coin envelope not the good ones the plain old tan ones. I would let the coin relax there for an extended period of time.
I think the coin is not bad at all though.

NHSBaseball

I put a bust half with that same appearance on a wooden fence post in the back yard for a couple of months and it darkened up nicely. I am NOT suggesting you do this- just telling you what worked for me.