Request for cleaning advice - 1907(P) US-PI 50 Ctvs

IloiloKano · January 16, 2009 2:09PM

I bought this item (for AU money), even though it was advertised as "Choice BU Flashy". (Actually, the seller had the description in all caps) I have not received it yet, but if the seller's pic was badly taken and there truely is luster there, then I made out like a bandit. My question though, is looking at the picture, there appears to be a whole lot of crud that I believe will come off with acetone. But if it doesn't, can anyone suggest another tactic that won't damage the coin. I just want the crud off, particularly the crud on and near the lady's head, but I have no problems with toning. In fact, I actually prefer toning over being "blast white". However, I would be curious as to others' opinions regarding what the blue areas near the rim on the reverse are. Could that be natural toning?

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Staircoins · January 16, 2009 2:16PM

My $$$ would be on PVC.

Acetone would take care of it, but the toning may come as well.

cacheman · January 16, 2009 4:37PM

try rinsing with acetone and then with multiple rinses of sterile water. Acetone won't touch any toning.

theboz11 · January 16, 2009 11:58PM

If an acetone or olive oil soak do not take all the CRUD off, try "Shout" laundry product on it.

7Jaguars · January 17, 2009 12:07AM

Agree on the acetone. I don't bother with anything other than tapwater and mild dishwater soap after and tamped (not rubbed) dry with clean white cotton cloth. I think he meant "distilled" water, not "sterile" water. That is good if you have it but IMO not necessary.

IloiloKano · January 17, 2009 1:31AM

Thanks to everyone for the advice.

<< <i>If an acetone or olive oil soak do not take all the CRUD off, try "Shout" laundry product on it. >>

edited to reword (in order to avoid impression I was ridiculing another poster by being a smart @ ss)

I take it that you are joking. Are you saying that I should "Shout" it out?

7Jaguars · January 17, 2009 2:04AM

I think I would try that Shout on some other coins first - just what is the active ingredient?

Request for cleaning advice - 1907(P) US-PI 50 Ctvs

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