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I just conserved a Barber Quarter!

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CarlWohlforth

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I don't normally do this kind of thing. I will post before and after photo below. Sorry to all purists out there but I have destroyed the original surface.

 

Actually I removed what looked to be tape residue put there by the person who originally destroyed the original surfaces. I did this by soaking in Acetone then gently rubbing the quarter with my finger. I think I improved the coin. It looks like there may still be a bit left between the lettering and rim on the reverse.

 

Opinions or comments are welcome.

 

1899-S-Pre-Acetone-o.jpg1899-S-o.jpg

 

1899-S-Pre-Acetone-r.jpg1899-S-r.jpg

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IGWT

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No need to apologize for true conservation. Please be careful when using acetone, and you might want to consider using a means of application other than your fingers. Acetone MSDS

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What would be a proper applique for acetone other than one's finger? I mean one that would not scratch or harm the coin or the person? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

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CarlWohlforth

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<<Please be careful when using acetone, and you might want to consider using a means of application other than your fingers.>>

 

I used to use lots of acetone in the printing biz. We were pretty casual with it. Maybe that explains all my current problems! smile.gif Seriously I will try a Q-tip when I do the reverse of that quarter and a dime I have. I made it this far and I want to be as healthy as possible from now on.

 

CCS - I like the sound of that! smile.gif

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zrlevin

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No need to apologize for true conservation. Please be careful when using acetone, and you might want to consider using a means of application other than your fingers. Acetone MSDS

 

They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

They are alittle overzealous in their ratings.

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CarlWohlforth

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Yup, all I used was acetone.

 

<<How long did you let the coin soak for?>>

 

I let the quarter soak over night. This morning I looked at it and it looked exactly like when I put it in. So I rubbed it gently with my fingers. The residue was very soft and came right off.

 

So an hour ago I tried it with a dime that was in the same condition. This time I just soaked it for a few minutes then wiped the residue off with a Q-tip. It worked just as well.

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physics-fan3.14

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You vastly improved that coin, although it still needs a little work on the reverse. I always use Qtips when working with acetone, and make sure I open the window (my brain cells are precious to me.)

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

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You did no harm to that coin whatsoever. Perhaps you may want to try using a rose thorn next time in order to remove the gunk from tight spots.

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<<You did no harm to that coin whatsoever. Perhaps you may want to try using a rose thorn next time in order to remove the gunk from tight spots.>>

 

Cool suggestion! I love practices that achieve two purposes at the same time. Using a rose thorn will help me get the tight spots and will also pay back those durn plants for scratching me when I weed near them!!!

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zrlevin

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

Is it more deadly than Hydroxic Acid? confused-smiley-013.gif

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

 

Yeah!! headbang.gif That’s right Jason…

 

And after that we can work on getting all that nasty Di-Monxide out of the atmosphere. insane.gif

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zrlevin

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

 

Yeah!! headbang.gif That’s right Jason…

 

And after that we can work on getting all that nasty Di-Monxide out of the atmosphere. insane.gif

 

What the hell is "Di-Monoxide"? I think you might have too many prefixes...;)

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<<You did no harm to that coin whatsoever. Perhaps you may want to try using a rose thorn next time in order to remove the gunk from tight spots.>>

 

Cool suggestion! I love practices that achieve two purposes at the same time. Using a rose thorn will help me get the tight spots and will also pay back those durn plants for scratching me when I weed near them!!!

 

Carl, I'd be very careful if you decide to use a Q-tip because it is not difficult to hairline a coin with it. Believe me, I know. sorry.gif

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I'd have to be cautious with the q tip too.

I think you did a great job at it and vastly improved the coin.

I'd say you rescued it rather than altered it. Great job

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

Is it more deadly than Hydroxic Acid? confused-smiley-013.gif

 

I can safely say that Dihydrogen Monoxide kills far more people a year than Hydroxic acid. I can also say that without it, you would be dead (indeed, life as we know it would not be possible. )

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

Is it more deadly than Hydroxic Acid? confused-smiley-013.gif

 

I can safely say that Dihydrogen Monoxide kills far more people a year than Hydroxic acid. I can also say that without it, you would be dead (indeed, life as we know it would not be possible. )

 

You might want to check your facts on that first statement...

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

Is it more deadly than Hydroxic Acid? confused-smiley-013.gif

 

I can safely say that Dihydrogen Monoxide kills far more people a year than Hydroxic acid. I can also say that without it, you would be dead (indeed, life as we know it would not be possible. )

 

You might want to check your facts on that first statement...

 

I think he is including drownings, floods, tsunamis, etc.

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zrlevin

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They list water as slightly toxic, I believe. poke2.gif

 

 

Make sure you sign the petition to ban Di-hydrogen Monoxide. It is one of the most deadly substances on earth. It kills far too many people a year, and we must not allow it to continue!

 

Is it more deadly than Hydroxic Acid? confused-smiley-013.gif

 

I can safely say that Dihydrogen Monoxide kills far more people a year than Hydroxic acid. I can also say that without it, you would be dead (indeed, life as we know it would not be possible. )

 

You might want to check your facts on that first statement...

 

I think he is including drownings, floods, tsunamis, etc.

 

So am I.

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