Cool find! Mercury Dime

Jaws2 · May 5, 2010

This Mercury Dime is set in a gear like housing, it wood be interesting to see what is on the other side, however it is sealed over with very old and hard tar.

Cleaned Up

1491 · May 5, 2010

Definitely one of the more interesting mercs I've seen. I'm still amazed that you're digging green coins in our area this late into spring. You definitely have a nose for finding the low spots. :thumbsup:

waterfalljay · May 5, 2010

The merc is in an inexpensive bail which can be purchased at craft stores. This allowed the coin to be worn as a pendant.

waterfalljay · May 5, 2010

A non-rusted one looks like this:

waterfalljay · May 5, 2010

and the "gear-like" edge looks like this:

MUD(S.W.A.T) · May 5, 2010

That's cool, man Zap that sucker.

Perfect candidate for electrolysis. :icon_thumleft:

That stuff will flake right off of that... :headbang:

Here's a link on how to do it at home with almost nothing. :hello2:

http://gometaldetecting.com/electrolysis_cleaning.htm
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(Kids ask Mom and Dad first) :director:

Please show us how it came out. :dontknow:

I love when I can use my electrolysis machine its like a magic trick. :laughing7:

Cool science fun for everyone, I'd love to zap this one. :notworthy:

So please do and let us know how it comes out. :thumbsup:

Great find !! :icon_thumleft:

Disclaimer: :evil5:

( I am not responsible for anything that could go wrong. ) Please Do Not Plug it in until your ready to go. You have to be careful not to touch the ends when its plugged in or the spoon, coin and water. Be careful your adaptor dose not over heat or catch fire. Don't do this to damaged copper or any rare coins. Damage or decay can happen sometimes if its to delicate, decayed or small. Be safe and its fun for the whole family.

The back should look something like this. :icon_scratch: