question on 2 cent piece

[jeric2]

It's been my experience that when you are viewing a coin from one side where the lettering is down, that when you flip the coin over, the other side is exactly 180 degrees opposite. I found a beautiful 2 cent piece today that does not follow this rule. On the one side, with the date at the bottom of the coin, I flip the coin over where the 2 should be facing down. It is not, it is facing to the left. Can someone explain this? I will post pics when I get an opportunity.
Another question I have is this: The coin has wonderful detail, but there is dirt covering it. I am currently soaking it in olive oil, and occassionally taking it out to rub with a soft towel to get small amounts of dirt off. How can I get the more stubborn dirt off of the detail so I can see more of the coin? I do not want to de-value the coin at all, but I want to bring out the detail under the 'gunk'. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[bmanofnbc]

It sounds like a rotated die, it's a mint error but usually not that valueable. Worth looking into though.

 

[jeric2]

Thanks, I didn't know if that was common or not and considering it is a very nice 2 cent piece, I thought it might add to the value.

 

[jeff of pa]

it was more common back then.

then it is now.

Rotated Dies on newer coins would probably have higher Values.

 

[jeric2]

I know it's a good coin, I thought I might of had a real winner with the rotated die. Thanks for the info.

 

[jeff of pa]

2 Cent pieces are always Nice to find.

it would make sense to re-issue the 2 cent piece.

 

[detector de metales]

Or make cents.. LOL sorry couldn't resist

 

[hollowpointred]

Or make cents.. LOL sorry couldn't resist

 

[Mojave]

Sounds like the "gunk" is corrosion, and you don't want to remove too much of that, because it is part of the coin....Here is a useful link: http://rg.ancients.info/guide/cleaning.html

Great find! Congratulations!

 

[jeric2]

it's not corrosion, there is detail under the 'gunk'. I'm just letting it soak in olive oil for a while. Thanks for all the replies.

 

[TheDetectorist]

This is just my personal recommendation. Take it or leave it.

Do not rub the coin with a cloth. Rubbing it will tend to scour the surface, by grinding the loose grime into the face. I like to use a soft bristle toothbrush under running water. You could also try using a wooden toothpick to "pop off" the bits of grime that are stuck. Don't grind in there, just see if you can get more than with the toothbrush.

Olive oil is a very long-term aproach to cleaning. We're talking about soaking for months or years.

Soaking in soapy water will do better for a short term soaking/cleaning.


TD