1886 Morgan dollar Can the tarnished look be removed?
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1886 Morgan dollar Can the tarnished look be removed?
I just freed a Morgan dollar from a neck peice and now I don't know what's the next step, I know I have to get the glue off but I don't know what to do with the tarnishing, can I get some help from anyone please and thank you
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Re: 1886 Morgan dollar help
Welcome to the community.
this coin here has been harshly cleaned and polished, there is no saving of it.
this coin here has been harshly cleaned and polished, there is no saving of it.
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Re: 1886 Morgan dollar Can the tarnished look be removed?
I agree. Although the glue likely will come off if soaked for a minute (or less) in pure acetone.
Another thing to help if something like this comes up again:
Everything you need to know about coin conservation:
https://coinauctionshelp.com/forum/view ... hp?t=20498
Another thing to help if something like this comes up again:
Everything you need to know about coin conservation:
https://coinauctionshelp.com/forum/view ... hp?t=20498
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
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Re: 1886 Morgan dollar Can the tarnished look be removed?
Okay I'll try a acetone bath and share my progress
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