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1812 large cent with nice surfaces

fishteethfishteeth Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Going through the remnants of my type set and came across this large cent. I had forgotten about this coin until I saw Coinlieutenants
post on his great new classic head.
I grade this a nice G-VG, but its the planchet and color that I really like. You don't find too many classic heads with nice brown color and no
corrosion.
One question for the copper guys:

Would you soak this in olive oil to get some of the dirt off, or just leave it alone? Its not too distracting

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    bidaskbidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Leave it like it is.
    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




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    MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,192 ✭✭✭✭
    I would leave it just as it is -- lots of folks would be very happy with such a coin.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
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    seemyauctionseemyauction Posts: 3,655 ✭✭
    Happy Turkey Day Fishteeth..........


    Leave that beautiful little brown beauty alone.....................image
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    mirabelamirabela Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sweet. That's an awesome coin, just exactly up my alley. If you decide to part with it, shoot me a PM.
    mirabela
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    joecopperjoecopper Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭
    You might try Xylol and a cotton swab or rose thorn
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    RayboRaybo Posts: 5,363 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd give it a soak, but that's just me.

    Ray
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    AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    I'd soak it in Xylol or acetone to get rid of the greenish crud.

    You're right - nice surfaces! image
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    HTubbsHTubbs Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭
    I think it looks just great how it is, the dirt is almost expected given the age and the grade.
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    Musky1011Musky1011 Posts: 3,978 ✭✭✭✭
    Give it to me!!!!!image
    Pilgrim Clock and Gift Shop.. Expert clock repair since 1844

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    1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
    The coin has some verdigris. It's unlikely that you will be able to remove the verdigris and it's not overly distracting for a coin of this grade/condition. I don't think I'd soak it unless you just want to experiment. Xylol the coin to remove any surface dirt/ debris and apply some Blue Ribbon or mineral oil and brush. It should look fine with this little procedure.
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    fishteethfishteeth Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    thanks for the advice

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