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What would you do with two HORRIBLY corroded proofs?
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<< <i>Sheesh. I was just thinking about all the coins that must've been ruined in Hurricane Katrina. >>
It's always something.
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<< <i>Is there any hope for these little guys
No real hope...
Sometimes tarnish can be removed from most solid alloys and even clad, but
I've never seen any zincolns improved.
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If you ever wanted to go over to the side of coin evil, take this proof cent, lay it on a concrete side walk and hit it as hard as you can with a sledge hammer, to completely destroy the coin (though some might say it is already destroyed, given the corrosion). While you are swinging the sledge, think the coin is a 1933 Saint
Then after you do the damage, post a thread telling us about your feeling before, during and after swinging the sledge.
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Thanks
Whatever you decide should be a learning experience.
<< <i>They both look PCC MS 65. >>
No way, they are IGC 70's. Have you ever seen a lower grade from them ?
<< <i>Just a suggestion regarding the cent.
If you ever wanted to go over to the side of coin evil, take this proof cent, lay it on a concrete side walk and hit it as hard as you can with a sledge hammer, to completely destroy the coin (though some might say it is already destroyed, given the corrosion). While you are swinging the sledge, think the coin is a 1933 Saint
Then after you do the damage, post a thread telling us about your feeling before, during and after swinging the sledge. >>
Well thats a nice suggestion
<< <i>It looks like a good opportunity to experiment with cleaning. >>
I was going to suggest the same thing. Although these coins are dead, I would use them as practice pieces. Proofs can be difficult to work with, so there are two excellent choice for practicing some cleaning/conservation techniques.
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As for the half...I don't know.
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<< <i>Add them to my collection!!!
Did water get into that set?
The coins are beyond hope. Spend 'em.
Jim
Well, just Love coins, period.
<< <i>How was that set stored?
The coins are beyond hope. Spend 'em.
Jim >>
This set was stored in one of those cheap metal lock boxes with about 15 other sets. All of the sets looked fine when they went into the box a year ago and have been under the bed ever since. I have opened up half of the other sets and they have all been perfect... and like I said there was nothing wrong with the cardboard or plastic holder. I am going to use the cent for some experiments - first to see how badly I can destroy it - then to see how well I can restore it... should be an interesting segment that I would like to call: "The ACDC Cent" (Artifically Corroded Deep Cameo)
Thanks Nate!
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Kennedy - Lincoln Similarities
Here's a little part of US history which makes you wonder
Coincidence?
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White
House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both were shot in the head.
Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners.
Both successors were named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth,was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald,was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are comprised of fifteen letters
Booth ran from the theater and was caught in a warehouse.
Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theater.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the kicker,
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland.
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was in Marilyn Monroe.