Removing a spot from a gold proof coin

Pokermandude

It's a milky colored spot. Looks like probably moisture got to it.

Any suggestions?

MadMarty

Simple, sell it and buy another...

PTVETTER

I think the spot can be lessened but I believe it may come back.

BAJJERFAN

Looks like the horsepoop VAM!



Maybe Ezest. If not then nitric acid.

BillJones

Unfortunately, since it's a Proof, I think you are stuck with the spot one way or the other. There no way on a coin with surfaces like that to make that area look pristine.

grip

Get that tone doc on it.You may never see it

Broadstruck

Originally posted by: MadMarty

Simple, sell it and buy another...

A bullion collector will not care about the spot.



Then just buy another without you can enjoy.

TwoSides2aCoin

Heat.

Jinx86

Naval jelly would dissolve the spot and leave the gold unaffected. You would have to dab it on and rinse it off in water. Drying would be just setting in on a very soft towel. I've done this with UNC gold but haven't had to try in on proof specimens. The coins I've had done this with have made it into PCGS MS holders. Just don't use it on anything other than gold.

Pokermandude

Unfortunately, I either need to get the spot removed or return it. The client I hunted down a 1981 proof sovereign for at a reasonable price is very picky about the condition. The seller was unfortunately not upfront with me on the issues, even after I specifically made an offer contingent on there being no defects on the coin or the case.

Jinx86

I would then make the seller replace the defective product. That and pay return shipping. Give em an inch and they'll try to take a mile.

Pokermandude

A few more unfortunate circumstances make that unlikely to happen.

- This seller doesn't specialize in coins, I wouldn't call them a coin dealer even.
- They're in the UK.
- The coin took about 3 weeks to arrive.
- Since that time the seller has had half a dozen negative feedback on ebay (deal was done direct through Paypal, but it atests to this person's character as a seller).

derryb

Any time I'm asked to serve as a middle man I put the buyer directly in touch with the seller. Thanks for reminding me why I do that.

ricko

I do not think that removal of that spot will help... This evaluation could change with the

coin in hand.... however, usually, with proof surfaces, a spot like that will have detrimental

effect on the surface and some sort of evidence will remain. Best bet would be to sell as

bullion and get a problem free coin. Cheers, RickO

BillJones

Originally posted by: Pokermandude
Unfortunately, I either need to get the spot removed or return it. The client I hunted down a 1981 proof sovereign for at a reasonable price is very picky about the condition. The seller was unfortunately not upfront with me on the issues, even after I specifically made an offer contingent on there being no defects on the coin or the case.

That seller would go on my "never again" list. I have a few dealers who are on it, although if I am at a show and can see the item, I'll buy it IF the price is right.