Silver coin stuck in a rock!

[Nathanonline]

I went hunting on the beach and I got a medium sized tone that fluttered really high. After a bit of digging I had a big ugly rock in front of me (it was much bigger, I just broke the piece off). I turned it over and what do I see? A silver coin fuzed into it! I'm pretty sure it is a quarter, What should I do with it, take it out or keep it in?

 

[redcobra8u]

Use electrolysis on it. It should lift that stuff right off. I found a heavily encrusted silver ring and it cleaned up very well. You can make your own electrolysis setup very easily.

 

[Nathanonline]

All,
I've gotten just enough uncovered to determine with 95% confidence it is a Barber Quarter, however I still can't figure out a good way to get this stuff off without hurting the coin. Any recommendations are welcome and appreciated. Electrolysis maybe?

 

[ding_joints]

I say leave it in the stone, very neat find!

 

[IndianaHunter27]

Wow, that's just an incredible find,

 

[Got_4by4]

You might try alternating between freezing in the freezer then dropping it in distilled boiling water.
Several times might do the trick.

 

[kingskid1611]

I would sell it on ebay with a $2,000 reserve, and let the new owner do that.

 

[Bluedogcards]

Ebay it, one of a kind

 

[relic lover]

That's just what I was thinking

 

[PowerDubs]

How I progress would depend on what I determined the 'rock' substance to consist of. I would certainly remove it. The substance is worthless if there wasn't a coin in it. It makes for a good story- yea.. but you have photo documentation- so at this point, the coin is all that matters. Get it out of the gunk!!

 

[GaRebel1861]

Great thread to follow!!!

 

[Trezurehunter]

I'm voting Seated. That's a very unique find.

 

[gheenoe78]

Looks like a Barber quarter.

 

[Argentium]

Villagenut , I'm impressed with your observation of the orientation of the stars - this minute detail eliminates the Seated Liberty series
from consideration . I can't see that there would be anything to be gained from keeping the gunk attached to it for
display or any other reason - otherwise why take any dirt at all off a silver coin when you dig one in the turf - Is there
something sacred about encrustation of beach finds ? (even sacred cows need to be slaughtered periodically )





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[Peyton Manning]

I'm thinking it is a chinese fake, they do that a lot

send it to me for further evaluation

 

[Erik in NJ]

Try and determine whether it's encrusted in pitch or a similar substance then use the appropriate solvent to remove enough to reveal the top part of the coin. I'd leave it in the glob as it makes a great conversation piece and displays well. A regular old Barber quarter is no big deal, but one found like yours tells a pretty unique story.

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

I found a mercury dime in a lump or rust and charcoal, in my own backyard. Maybe yours is a Capped Bust I can't wait to see it liberated!

 

[Mackaydon]

At this point, I'd try electrolysis.
Don..

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Looks like tar or asphalt to me, get some Goo Gone or Goof Off and soak it for a while. Neat find!

 

[Erik in NJ]

There's an adhesive remover that I like much better than Goo Gone or Goof Off -- it's called Un-Du and you can buy it through Amazon. If it's tar, it should remove it without any problem.

 

[Nathanonline]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions! I'm going to try the electrolysis and it will be awhile before I get it done but I promise to post and update when it is free!