A screamer

[cudamark]

This one rang out loud and clear! I was a bit disappointed when I found it was a fishing weight, but, once I flipped it over, I saw a nice round disc encrusted to one side. I couldn't tell if it was new or old, so, I took a before photo and then soaked it in some vinegar for a little while. Once some of the crust dissolved, I was able to clean off a bit and see that it was a 1945 Washington Quarter. I think I'll leave it this way and not totally clean it off. Looks kinda cool to me. Here's the before and after pics. What do you think?

 

[sandchip]

That is too cool. Not many finds come with their own display stand.

 

[Tommy G]

When will you even find that again? Way to cool to mess with any more. I'd leave it as it.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Yep, as a display it is priceless!!!
I recently cleaned a tiny starfish item that was encrusted with the rusty crud. The item turned out to be a silver stud starfish earring!