Theyre ugly, but theyre silver

halfdime · Jun 23, 2007

They're ugly, but they're silver

A local college has been troubled for years by a state road that bisects it. Finally, after dreaming about it for decades, the college is getting its wish: the road is being relocated! As part of this project, neighborhood sidewalks are being torn up; I was fortunate to hear about it and take small advantage. I went over briefly this morning and managed to pluck a 34 and 43 Washington from the rubble left over. I wish I had been able to get over sooner, but you can't live in despair over every lost opportunity.

ivan salis · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

get it while the gettings good---Ivan

M-Squared · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Great words of wisdom...

Nice Silvers....

HH from M2

ModernMiner · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Great job HD. Glad you got in for some of the action at least. Very neat.
-MM-

Mirage · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Good deal Henry. Great to get Quarters but you should clean those up. They do make silver polish. And polishing those will not decrease their value.

There seems to be a lot of construction going on now. I saw one project they are doing in my neck of the woods. The homes were built in the 60's so I'm not going to really bother.

Bob

RUDY2003 · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Nice silver HD!

Keep safe...

halfdime · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Mirage said:
Good deal Henry. Great to get Quarters but you should clean those up. They do make silver polish. And polishing those will not decrease their value.

There seems to be a lot of construction going on now. I saw one project they are doing in my neck of the woods. The homes were built in the 60's so I'm not going to really bother.

Bob

Maybe I'll give that a shot and post before and after pictures; kind of like an extreme makeover.

Jack(IN) · Jun 23, 2007

Congrats on a two silver quarter day...

ugly or not!!

Gypsy Heart · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

See......my mother was right....its whats inside that counts

Prober · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Sweet silver there Half. Glad you got to get something before it was too late.

Dman · Jun 23, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Two great quarters. I hope you can get back soon.
Dman

DANGLANGLEY · Jun 24, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

That's my luck too. A day late and a silver dollar short.

Great finds though. HH to you and have a good one

DANGLANGLEY

Bavaria Mike · Jun 24, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Those are the ugliest silver coins I have seen this week, congrats! HH, Mike

halfdime · Jun 25, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Mirage said:
Good deal Henry. Great to get Quarters but you should clean those up. They do make silver polish. And polishing those will not decrease their value.

There seems to be a lot of construction going on now. I saw one project they are doing in my neck of the woods. The homes were built in the 60's so I'm not going to really bother.

Bob

As Bob suggested, I used some silver polish on these ducklings; while they're not swans, they're not as hideous as they were. I also posted the new picture at the beginning of this thread for comparison purposes.

Boobydoo · Jun 25, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Awesome!! Way to seize the opportunity! Congrats on the nice silvers.
Good luck getting more. Thanks for sharing!

Smiles!
BDoo

Mirage · Jun 25, 2007

Re: They're ugly, but they're silver

Henry,
Noble try on the cleaning. I bought some silver polish at walmart. It works but is a very mild polish. To get any effect on my toughest coin stains I would have to coat, rub, wipe, coat, rub, wipe, etc for many many cycles before it would have any effect. I bought another polish recommended by JerDFX. It's called Mother's Mag Polish(or very close to that). It works much better. So if I want just a touch up and want to keep some of the original look I use the first polish. If I really have a serious clean job I use the Mother's Polish. Of coarse more than not I just leave the coin as found.

Bob