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Will a coin dipped in full strength Jewel-Luster Grade?
Smittys
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Asking for a friend, gave them my opinion, they would like more.
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I learned from a fellow at NCS that they first must determine if a coin is suitable for conservation AND that there is a often some treatment necessary before the dip.
Proper neutralization, rinsing, and subsequent storage matter.
The important thing is the extent of corrosion already accumulated by the coin before the dip. Over time, the original mint texture, flowlines, and surface is eaten away..... the dip only exposes what is left. Unfortunately it also has an unkind way of uncovering unseen hits, poor luster, and other little imperfections. On occasion, a dip will remove an unsightly layer of patina and expose enough residual luster that the coin is improved. Being able to predict the eventual outcome is an acquired skill, and even those who are good at it make mistakes.
Asking the simple question in the OP is kind of like asking, "If you wax a car, will it look okay?"
the answer is, "maybe"
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
All graded, probably 92% as PR69DCAM and 8% as PR70DCAM
You have to make sure you do a good rinse, first with a mix of kitchen soap and water and then with just water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Especially proof coins....they can be dipped much longer than biz strikes .
Each coin should be reviewed based on experience in dipping. The key is there original pristine BU luster under the haze?
Asking the simple question in the OP is kind of like asking, "If you wax a car, will it look okay?"
the answer is, "maybe"
Meaning, if the coin (or car) is nice anyway, then yes
if it's only in VF or VG condition to begin with, then no.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
I agree with MICHAELDIXON....Cheers, RickO
I've done it before, but only on modern proof coins.
All graded, probably 92% as PR69DCAM and 8% as PR70DCAM
You have to make sure you do a good rinse, first with a mix of kitchen soap and water and then with just water and pat them dry with paper towels.
I've dipped in full strength with no problems.
Now I've never rinsed with soap and water.
Does that help more then just warm water?