Is this environmental damage on this Lincoln Proof?

coinsarefun · April 28, 2011 2:12PM

It was in a flip.....maybe vinyl and gave it almost a snowflake appearance.
Or can it just be a toning pattern....I don't think so.
It would be a shame because the toning is outrageously beautiful

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robkool · April 28, 2011 4:00PM

PVC... Especially after looking at the last close-up you provided. It shows extensive green deposits.
Soft vinyl flip ???

coinsarefun · April 28, 2011 4:02PM

<< <i>PVC... Especially after looking at the last close-up you provided. It shows extensive green deposits.
Soft vinyl flip ??? >>

I think so.....maybe. Its kind of a white snowflake look on the entire coin surface.
If I soak it in acetone, will it help?
Or is it beyond help?

robkool · April 28, 2011 4:09PM

Does the surfaces appear to be crystalized ???
Acetone bath should not hurt it. I tried them on a few proof Lincolns with that haze, but had little results. The acetone itself did not change the color, so I guess you have nothing to lose. Good luck !!!

coinsarefun · April 28, 2011 4:12PM

<< <i>Does the surfaces appear to be crystalized ???
Acetone bath should not hurt it. I tried them on a few proof Lincolns with that haze, but had little results. The acetone itself did not change the color, so I guess you have nothing to lose. Good luck !!!

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Yes, that would be a good way of describing it.
I will call the dealer in the morning and tell him first what I'm doing and let
him decide if he will let me do it. Or refund me the money.

coinsarefun · April 29, 2011 2:12AM

I will try one time for the morning crowd, but I think my initial thoughts
were correct as nothing may be able to save this one

relicsncoins · April 29, 2011 2:35AM

My guess is, the coin is beyond salvage. Advanced PVC contamination. Acetone won't hurt, and will remove any remaining active PVC, but my suspicion is the surface has been etched. MS70 might help it as well.

coindudeonebay · April 29, 2011 2:53AM

Looks like it was frozen! Little frost lines everywhere... and not the right kind .... that is, no cameo.

jmcu12 · April 29, 2011 3:25AM

Ok I must be the only one who actually digs that coin! I think it has lots of character. It may never grade but I think it is quite neat!

bronzemat · April 29, 2011 3:37AM

<< <i>Ok I must be the only one who actually digs that coin! I think it has lots of character. It may never grade but I think it is quite neat! >>

Agreed, I like it too.

Is this environmental damage on this Lincoln Proof?

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