King George in the cornfield

[sscindercoop]

This morning I got out for a little bit and found a King George copper and some other keepers. I took pics before I conditioned the coin with Blue Ribbon and after. The blue ribbon takes all the dirt off and is suppose to seal the coin in a wax like substance so it will be preserved without further damage. I don't know if it brings out more detail in the coin but I believe it prevents further damage far more superior than coin care in my opinion. Thanks for looking and HH. [video=youtube;F-GdrpNV0xI]http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_annotate?v=F-GdrpNV0xI[/url] www.pcgs.com/articles/article1328.chtml[/video]

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

The Blacksmith Token is a perfect example of when NOT to clean.



VPR

WEll... I will have to disagree with you on that because I am quite sure I could have that one looking very sweet! (and more valuable) The surface is very good, and cleaning will show just how strong the detail really is. (which is great for a blacksmith) The Blacksmith and George copper above are very different.

I usually clean all of my coppers to one degree or another. The Blacksmith has seen a very light brush and tap water. Mostly to remove dirt. Not really what I would consider a cleaning.
I have a serious collector interested in buying the Token ( sorry not for sale ) He said that if I change my mind give him a call. Not interested in it if I clean any further. This still probably comes down to personal preference. I simply dont want to ruin one of my best finds by not cleaning correctly.


VPR

 

[Iron Patch]

The Blacksmith Token is a perfect example of when NOT to clean.



VPR

WEll... I will have to disagree with you on that because I am quite sure I could have that one looking very sweet! (and more valuable) The surface is very good, and cleaning will show just how strong the detail really is. (which is great for a blacksmith) The Blacksmith and George copper above are very different.

I usually clean all of my coppers to one degree or another. The Blacksmith has seen a very light brush and tap water. Mostly to remove dirt. Not really what I would consider a cleaning.
I have a serious collector interested in buying the Token ( sorry not for sale ) He said that if I change my mind give him a call. Not interested in it if I clean any further. This still probably comes down to personal preference. I simply dont want to ruin one of my best finds by not cleaning correctly.


VPR

Comes down to personal preference, but more important experience. I cleaned my token from last year which was quite a bit more valuable and it didn't bother me a bit because I've cleaned hundreds and hunderds and hundreds of dug finds so I knew what to expect. (And I needed it to be the best it could be because it was for sale)

Curious how you came up with a collector for that one. If you ever do decide to sell let me know because I have several places to go... one being a guy who probably at one time owned the largest collection. He'd probably have interest for himself, or a friend.

 

[Brian W]

Very nice George III...I love those old coppers

 

[hogge]

Excellent KG for a field find. As Don said, chemicals and manure in cornfields is not a good combination for the condition of copper coins. Congrats.........Hogge

 

[Iron Patch]

Excellent KG for a field find. As Don said, chemicals and manure in cornfields is not a good combination for the condition of copper coins. Congrats.........Hogge

You can add salt water in the list for me!