1980 Lincoln penny DDO FS 101

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1980 Lincoln penny DDO FS 101

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Would rinsing in acetone hurt the value and can it be sold without being graded?
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It sure looks like it using your pictures here
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It can be sold but having a grade is always better. I don't clean coppers.

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Acetone cannot meddle with the metal of your medal(coin).

I have hear a rumor if you let a cent soak in acetone while in direct sunlight that it can impart a pink tinge though. Never tried it myself.
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Can you post a clear image of the "RUST" for me please?
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Is this what you wanted?
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,
I would need to see this firsthand to verify the markers
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