NEED HELP AGAIN posted by Eagles-R-it

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Hi, just bought these coins today. They are awfully soiled, it even comes off on your hands. The Peace dollar with the "X" on it is scotch tape, it is a very nice coin if I can get the tape residue off, plus on the other side is mold like spots. The Morgans are just grimmy, and like I said it comes off in your hands. How can I spruce them up abit? The one Morgan and one Peace are very nice, in fact the one Morgan still has the sheen/luster of a uncirculated coin, and all the details are nice. The one Peace with the "X" is very nice, but only on one side.

Can anyone give me advice. I now it's not right to "clean" coins but these are really awfull.

I will post the opposite sides next.

 

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[The Fielding Collection]

I would NEVER clean a coin myself you can always send them both into ncs and for a small fee they will conserve your coins and send them in to NGC for grading. AGAIN NEVER CLEAN YOUR COINS,

Happy collecting and may GOD Bless...MIKE

[Tyler N.]

Advice: Hold on to the coins until silver is above what you paid. When that time comes, get rid of them for a small profit. They aren't worth wasting your time/money cleaning or sending to NCS.

 

Or, if you've seen Dumb and Dumber, you could hock them to the blind kid down the street. Don't worry I'm not sick... just a movie reference. In no way, shape or form do I recommend doing the latter.

[jackson64]

they appear to be the most common dates that exist--the 1881-S and 1921 Morgan and the 1922 Peace dollars...so definitely don't spend money on them--NCS is more per coin than the values.

 

 

The tape residue Peace dollar--use some 100% pure acetone "Polish Remover"--you'll find it in the drugstore where the fingernail polish remover is...

 

The other 1922 and the 1921 Morgan--if they are tacky or have residue as you say--soft soap with cold/warm water then dab dry with soft cloth ( don't rub of course)..the 1921 may also be a dipping candidate--strictly for aesthetics ( and dipping is not usually considered damage like abrasion, whizzing, scrubbing is)

 

The 1881-S...I'd leave as is or maybe a light rinse with warm water and dabbed dry with a non-abrasive cloth or blow-dryer...

 

That is in answer to your question about sprucing them up.......show pictures of the results please....

[jackson64]

PS: after looking at the reverse...definitely don't dip any of the 3 circulated coins--they'd be horrible with the flat look of the silver when circulated coins are dipped--worse yet, maybe that artificially shiny look...

 

Still would use the acetone on the 1922 with stains and tape residue--it's really the only hope without eating the metal..

[Ultra Cameo Collection]

To comment on what Tyler said. "Pretty Bird", "Pretty Bird"

 

I second the notion that they are melt value coins. If you paid under spot you got a good deal.

[ILJC#70]

I would recommend a soak in alcohol and/or gasoline followed by cleaning with a soft cloth. Acetone is more aggressive and I would use it only if the other solvents don't improve the appearances.

 

I agree with previous responses that I wouldn't put a lot of time into them.

[mailman1959]

The tape residue Peace dollar I would wrap in a paper towel and place it in a room I never plan on entering again.....MAILMAN

[Yankeejose]

If you use acetone it has to be the purer kind you get at a Home Depot or a hardware store- NOT nail polish remover version of acetone. That is not as pure and hasadditives you do not want anywhere near a coin The right stuff comes in a metal can, the wrong acetone comes in a plastic bottle.

[yonico]

The tape residue Peace dollar I would wrap in a paper towel and place it in a room I never plan on entering again.....MAILMAN

[jackson64]

I made sure to state "100% pure acetone"--it is still sometimes referred to as "polish remover" and is available at rite aid or CVS.........