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  1. Apr 20, 2009, 02:33 PM
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    BomberJohn
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    Silver coin cleaning suggestions??

    Hey all,

    Dug up this 1878-P Morgan Dollar yesterday. However, it has this black material on it. Seems to be a thin tar-like coating. Any suggestions?




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  2. Apr 21, 2009, 11:05 PM #2
    MEinWV
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    Re: Silver coin cleaning suggestions??

    It does look like a tar substance! I think that lighter fluid or nail polish remover might take off tar. Just put a little on a Qtip and gently go over a spot to see if it works.

    Good luck! Nice find!
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  3. May 02, 2009, 11:14 PM #3
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    If it is tar. Baby oil will take it off.
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  4. May 03, 2009, 04:36 PM #4
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  5. May 04, 2009, 08:21 PM #5
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    You may think I'm crazy but I use to work in asphalt the best thing for tar is mayonnaise
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  6. May 06, 2009, 05:23 AM #6
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    Re: Silver coin cleaning suggestions??

    if it's not tar, it looks like residue from a fire. Your morgan was close enough to get a layer of carbon residue, but not so close to melt.
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