Bottle digging large cent
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dwayne sueno
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she's in great shape!
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stefen
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Cleaning it using electralysis and you will see the value going down the toilet...so to speak.
Use a soak in peroxide or olive oil only...no brushs or caustic cleaners....
As a dug coin, the value will be less than a non-dug coin, but considering that it was lost early in its life, the quality may command a high value....
Consider having it professionally cleaned and slabbed.
Use a soak in peroxide or olive oil only...no brushs or caustic cleaners....
As a dug coin, the value will be less than a non-dug coin, but considering that it was lost early in its life, the quality may command a high value....
Consider having it professionally cleaned and slabbed.
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NoooOOooo....DO NOT CLEAN IT! Conserve it! That coin looks to have good detail, around VF-EF. If it's an EF coin and the corrosion hasn't completely destroyed it, it's close to a $200-300 coin. At minimum, it's worth $20-25 as it stands.
Electrolysis, peroxide, acids, etc. are FAR too harsh and will destroy any numismatic premium. Don't rush to ruin this coin! Always start gently and work your way up! First off, soak the coin in distilled water for a few days, if necessary, change out the water a few times as it get "gunked up". Report your progress here after you've completed the soak, take some pictures and we'll go from there.
Electrolysis, peroxide, acids, etc. are FAR too harsh and will destroy any numismatic premium. Don't rush to ruin this coin! Always start gently and work your way up! First off, soak the coin in distilled water for a few days, if necessary, change out the water a few times as it get "gunked up". Report your progress here after you've completed the soak, take some pictures and we'll go from there.
