Juice in the hole
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I'm about to give up on my large cent...what do you guys think?
I've tried dry picking on this coin and that just wasn't happening. So then came numerous baths in hot hydrogen peroxide to no avail. Then a several day bath in olive oil. Then came an experiment with lemon juice and baking soda. Then powdered lye in water bath. Finally, I tried Arm & Hammer Super Duty Detergent in boiling water inside an aluminum lined glass dish. This last method produced the best results, but I'm not sure anymore crud is coming off. Any suggestions or should I be satisfied with the current condition? Also, any ideas on a date? I've been studying photos and I believe she's from the last edition of the large cent. I'm going off her mostly straight jaw line, and pointed crown.
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I've tried dry picking on this coin and that just wasn't happening. So then came numerous baths in hot hydrogen peroxide to no avail. Then a several day bath in olive oil. Then came an experiment with lemon juice and baking soda. Then powdered lye in water bath. Finally, I tried Arm & Hammer Super Duty Detergent in boiling water inside an aluminum lined glass dish. This last method produced the best results, but I'm not sure anymore crud is coming off. Any suggestions or should I be satisfied with the current condition? Also, any ideas on a date? I've been studying photos and I believe she's from the last edition of the large cent. I'm going off her mostly straight jaw line, and pointed crown.
Some before and afters:
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