Should I Consider Conservation on this one?

[SWNGC]

Opinions greatly appreciated -

[mkman123]

are those PVC or ? Would a acetone dip help?

[James_OldeTowne]

Yes, conservation appears to be a valid option.

[SWNGC]

I have no idea what it is - It's a smoky tan color, looks to be on the surface, but the 3 little circles are weird too - guessing some kind of residue, but not like anything I've ever seen

[PerryHall]

I'd try acetone first and if that didn't help I'd try a coin dip since the coin is already mostly white. Looks like it may be old dip residue that wasn't properly rinsed.

[Mary B]

I agree, try an acetone bath and let it soak for awhile.

[coinman_23885]

If by conservation, you mean home conservation, then by all means yes. I would not, however, submit the coin to NCS or other professional conservation firm as it is not worth the fee.

 

As has been alluded to, acetone will help remove contaminates (particularly organic contaminates) from the coin. Also, it looks like dip residue. Acetone may work here too as well. If not, try MS70. MS70 is a strong base and would also neutralize any acid left from the potential improper dip.

[johnny9434]

I'd try acetone first and if that didn't help I'd try a coin dip since the coin is already mostly white. Looks like it may be old dip residue that wasn't properly rinsed.

ill agree with that one

[Kurtdog]

Should I Consider Conservation on this one?

Yeah. As long as you don't clean it.