Will dipping help these coins?

[zrlevin]

Okay, how many of you cringed when you heard that title?

 

Anyway, I have a Morgan and four Peace dollars that are ugly and low price, but have considerable sentimental value to me, and I was wondering if dipping them would help their appearence any.

 

 

 

Besides the spots, there appears to be some sort of residue on the coins. Would a dip get it off?

 

Thanks for the help,

Zach

[Bruceswar]

No on the Peace, and yes on the Morgan. Those are just my thoughts

[EZ_E]

I wouldn't dip them. Try cleaning them with acetone and then rinse with distilled water to get any gunk off of them. Do not use a Q-tip, paper towels or anything other than a soft clothe to clean them because this will cause minute scatches on the coin's surface. Otherwise, I'd let the toning be.

[zrlevin]

I wouldn't dip them. Try cleaning them with acetone and then rinse with distilled water to get any gunk off of them. Do not use a Q-tip, paper towels or anything other than a soft clothe to clean them because this will cause minute scatches on the coin's surface. Otherwise, I'd let the toning be.

 

I was afraid you'd say that.

 

It's not the toning I mind. It's the gunk. Dipping won't get it off?

 

Zach

[TomB]

From the single images you posted I will tell you that dipping the Peace dollar will likely ruin all eye appeal it has and will blazen it with a neon sign saying "ABUSED!" You may be able to get away with dipping the Morgan, but I think it will turn out miserable, too. The gunk looks like it might be tape residue, perhaps what has been suggested already may help. Otherwise, if they have sentimental value, I wouldn't bother destroying them.

[gmarguli]

Both need serious work. Dipping will just ruin them. If you aren't able to properly work them, leave them as is.

[Larry Dreher]

If they have sentimental value why not let NCS have a crack at them?

[EZ_E]

Listen to the advice given. Do not conserve or dip these coins! It will ruin them. You may like them better now that way but as you mature as a collector you will regret the decision!

[zrlevin]

Ok, I won't dip them.

 

I'll think about sending them to be conserved, but again, it might not make sense to pay $30 to get a coin conserved and slabbed that is only worth $10, but maybe I will anyway.

[EZ_E]

Ok, I won't dip them.

 

I'll think about sending them to be conserved, but again, it might not make sense to pay $30 to get a coin conserved and slabbed that is only worth $10, but maybe I will anyway.

 

Dipping them and conserving them is practically the same thing. Just clean the gunk off with acetone as suggested but it's your call.

[RGT]

I would agree with the suggestion to try acetone. Put it in something you can put a lid on and let it soak a while. It looks like residue that may come loose in the acetone and rinse off.

[Hoot]

Ok, I won't dip them.

 

I'll think about sending them to be conserved, but again, it might not make sense to pay $30 to get a coin conserved and slabbed that is only worth $10, but maybe I will anyway.

 

Don't worry about how much they are worth slabbed. These coins should never be slabbed. If you do not get the results you'd like with acetone, then send them in for conservation with NCS and pay the fee. The sentiment is worth it, right?

 

Hoot

[zrlevin]

Would NCS be able to remove the residue? I've heard that acetone is dangerous and I'd rather stay away from it.

[James_OldeTowne]

I'm not expert, but am pretty sure dip would not help. In fact, these coins may be beyond repair.

 

The best thing I can think of us using Blue Ribbon and hope for the best. Also, I've heard some people say that something called "MS-70" would help. I think it's a solution you have to rub the coin with to remove residues.

 

Good luck!

 

James

[Hoot]

Would NCS be able to remove the residue? I've heard that acetone is dangerous and I'd rather stay away from it.

 

It's likely that they could remove the residue and stains. you should call them and ask for some assistance submitting. They will do the best job that anyone can do for your coins. Remember, this is not for an improvement of monetary value, its only for your personal sentimental value, and that's the best reason of all to have this done. Once the coins are conserved, you should store them properly. Buy some 2x2 Intercept Shield holders for them or start an album. You can buy those supplies/albums nearly anywhere, but amosadvantage.com has good prices.

 

Hoot