Is there a Doctor in the house?

Swampboy

I was given this JFK when my father-in-law passed away a few years ago. It had resided in one of those little platic cases with the black construction paper, you know the memorial ones .... R.I.P... born.- died.-.

Anyway, the plastic case was cracked and had been scotch taped which explains the toning and the black stuff. Of course the piece has sentimental value and not just for me since so many of my father-in-laws great grandkids are into coins. I'd sure like to find out the best way to get that gunk out of Jack's ear so I can pass this one along someday.

Bochiman

Gil,

Have you tried soaking in acetone? Not doctoring, per se, and won't harm the coin/tone. Good chance to get rid of the black gunk.....hopefully it hasn't eaten into the metal...if it has, then you will have a pit.

Swampboy

O.K. Acetone.
I can do that. I've heard folks mention toothpicks. Is that safe to use?
Of course if it pits it will prolly be less distracting than it is now.

lasvegasteddy

i'd think acetone would make be an rx here

i preffer a camel brush lightly over a toothpick

drwstr123

NO toothpick! Acetone should be enough, but if you must fiddle, use a rose thorn. It's the least worse object to use. Mike

Eagleguy

I like the toning on that coin!

JH