IsaacT Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hello! My grandfather gave me a number of coins when I was younger, and my favorite has always been this 8 Reales coin from 1809, but someone had put a metal loop on it to attach it to jewelry or something. At any rate, the loop is the one part of this coin that I loathe and really wish I could get rid of. I'm sure there are plenty of these kinds of coins out there in the 'wild' as it were, so I am sure one that has been modified isn't worth much at all, so I guess it would mostly be just to enjoy the coin more. Any advice is appreciated, see photos below. Thank you for your time! -IsaacT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 You'll never get that piece of eight back to the way it was before someone welded the loop. I'd think cleanest way would be a Dremel tool and patient gentleness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacT Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, JKK said: You'll never get that piece of eight back to the way it was before someone welded the loop. I'd think cleanest way would be a Dremel tool and patient gentleness. Thanks, I took your advice and brought out the ol' dremel. I went slowly, and tried to make sure I didn't go too far. I didn't want a divot or flat spot because I got too aggressive. You can't feel where it is with your fingers, so that is good enough for me. And it blends in better than I had hoped as well. EDIT: Wanted to say thanks again for the advice Edited July 3, 2019 by IsaacT Mohawk and KarenHolcomb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Just Bob said: Well done. Agreed! I would have likely screwed that operation up like you wouldn't believe (tools and I tend not to get along well. My fiancee is the handy one in our relationship). I'm very impressed! Edited July 3, 2019 by Mohawk KarenHolcomb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I love pieces of eight. Glad you treated that piece of history with gentle patience, and gald to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, JKK said: I love pieces of eight. Glad you treated that piece of history with gentle patience, and gald to help. Agreed.....they're very beautiful coins. I, too, am glad that Isaac was able to save it with your help. Edited July 3, 2019 by Mohawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokiechan Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 You did a great job, must feel wonderful to look at that coin now and love it even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
