Morgan money clip mystery
Namvet69
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Many years ago a person gifted me this money clip, new in packaging. I never carried it and it hid in my coin collection among odds and ends. The 1879 Morgan dollar was secured in a clever screwed band attached to the clip mechanism. I freed the coin to find l can see the silver rim. Obv. and rev. we're protected with a thick domed acrylic coating. I soaked the coin in acetone and the coating fell away nicely. Weight and size are correct. Are the silver and gold coatings removable?, without destroying the Morgan underneath. Peace Roy
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The coin is JEWELRY and cannot be restored. Best to put the money clip back together an enjoy it.
Thanks, I shall give it to my granddaughter. Peace Roy
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Nice circulated common date. Cannot be restored....just enjoy.
bob
Only if it's a 79CC
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Unfortunately, those plated Morgans are just jewelry.... While it could be 'de-plated', the resulting surface would not be attractive... Cheers, RickO
Use it as intended, sell it as scrap or add it to your junk silver stash. Better than nothing.