Proof IKE Question

richardshipp · August 30, 2006 9:48PM

Here's an IKE that I have that has some sort of stuff on the field. Looks like maybe dust or something all over AND in addition has what almost looks like toning or rust closer to the rims.

I cracked this out of a horrendously scratched up "brown mint pack" where you could hardly see the coin.

This is it, never been touched... well at least since the mint holstered it.

Is there a way to make the coin more presentable without doing any damage to it?

Sorry, but the pics are the best I could do after at least 5 shots per side.... (I think thats my ear in the reflection, oops)

Thanks.

Leiana · August 30, 2006 9:54PM

My Brown Ikes have stuff on them, too. It's called haze.

Acetone can sometimes make it go away, I hear.

-Amanda

richardshipp · August 30, 2006 10:13PM

Thanks Amanda, you're always helpful and informative. I appreciate it.
I've seen the haze on some others, but this one is different, the things in the field almost look like you could blow them away,
but I was afraid to try.
If I did decide to put it in acetone, how long do you leave it in? Whats the best way to handle the coin to do it? Is this considered "dipping"?
Sorry, but you know I'm still learning

Leiana · August 30, 2006 10:16PM

I try to help.

This hazing is indeed spottier than what I have seen, but it is hazing.

Here is a good article on Acetone.

-Amanda

richardshipp · August 30, 2006 10:23PM

Thanks again and to "robertpr" for such a detailed explanation. I'll give it a try this weekend.

ABC123 · August 30, 2006 10:53PM

Try services of NCG !

seemyauction · September 20, 2006 6:18AM

Have you done anything to the coin?

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