Did you ever see such an ugly Seated dime?

[bk]

I have found discolored silver coins before but this one really takes the cake.
I found this and several other coins today at a sidewalk replacement project. (That will be another story later).
Right now I am going to attempt to clean this. :P

 

[johnrielly]

gee i was wondering there the dime looked a little to cruddy to clean up that nice. Its odd that the nickel came out so well all old nickels I find come out red

 

[Burdie]

I have found silver coins in the same area that were different in condition. Why do you think that is? HH Burdie

 

[PRAIRIEWOLF]

Man ; What a poor excuse for a cleanup . That coin looks like a butt wiped with a fist full of knettles . I spose I cud hep ya out if ya wus ta aks me real nice thow . Woof

 

[azmetaldetector]

Here's the best way to clean that silver dime.
1. Empty your favorite soda/beer can of its contents.
2. turn it upside down so that the bottom indentation will be the holding receptacle for the coin.
3. Fill that receptacle with White vinegar.
4. Place coin in the white vinegar.
5. Check every 15 minutes or so until the crud starts to come off. Wipe gently with a little baking soda and rinse thoroughly.

Don't leave it in vinegar too long or copper could start to leach out.