anyone have a diagnosis for Vicky?

Doogy · September 9, 2008 1:03PM

Being that I only dabble in bronze/copper, i'm not adept at being able to tell a few things. One of them is knowing what is making Vicky blush that darker color; simple toning, PVC damage, etc.? Also, can it be removed by a soak in olive oil or dip in acetone?

thanks for any input!

Doug

lordmarcovan · September 9, 2008 1:05PM

You have two obverses, there.

Dunno on the diagnosis, I'm afraid.

Acetone can't hurt, but I have a sneaking suspicion it ain't gonna help much, either. Worth a try.

Nice looking coin, despite the blush.

India, I am assuming. Wouldn't be 1901, by any chance, would it?

MacCrimmon · September 9, 2008 1:07PM

Nope, don't know what causes this phenom, but I call it "India Ink".

I used to have a ton of these coppers, and almost all had this type of staining to some degree.

1862 or 1874 ??

MacCrimmon · September 9, 2008 1:10PM

CollectorBob · September 9, 2008 1:11PM

Nope! 1887.

I say, leave it on. Gives the coin character.

lordmarcovan · September 9, 2008 1:14PM

You, know, it really could BE India ink, literally.

The topic has come up here before, regarding a coin I bought from Dimitri.

But that example had writing on it in India Ink (an old collection/museum number on the reverse).

Still, it is not inconceivable that some ink could have been smudged on this piece in the OP... maybe.

Blackhawk · September 9, 2008 1:23PM

Call it the Crying Madonna and put it on Ebay, you're sure to get moon money.

Doogy · September 9, 2008 1:25PM

thanks guys! yeah, i'm at a loss too. I still really like her, the stains give it character I guess.

intocoins · September 9, 2008 2:21PM

I believe it is caused by oil from one's finger(s) . If you look closely you can see some of that finger on the shoulder area. I don't think you can do nothing to help it.

Blackhawk · September 9, 2008 2:29PM

Maybe she decided to get Maori facial tattoos.

anyone have a diagnosis for Vicky?

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