2007-04-09 10:06:37 · 9 answers · asked by coyotemplumado 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I would not use any chemicals to alter the surface of a coin. For coin collectors, any dirt that you can't scrape off easily with your finger nail is perfectably acceptable. It is only the artificial alteration that that is considered undesirable. I had the same problem with a Indian head penny, I soaked it in water for 2-3 days and was able to scratch it of with my fingernails. Use chemicals as a last resort.
2007-04-11 19:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by sdbiker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the acetone, it has been known to melt the newer glues. Some people like to take the S mint mark off a coin and use the modern clear glues and put the S on a 1909 VDB cent to make it a 1909-S VDB which is valuable. Most dealers when they get one that has not been authenticated, dip it in acetone and watch to see if the S falls off. Acetone is also good to get some of the dirt and grime off a coin, but the coin must not have been damaged by the grime, or the damage will show.
2007-04-10 16:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree to use water and maybe a little Dawn dish soup which is very mild and would damage them. Make sure to dry them after by dabbing them with a towel . don't let them come in contact with each other to scratch them. Do not listen to the guy that said use vinegar, it is an acid and will damage. The thing with a coin is it is Ok and worth more if it is tarnished to the condition of the ware of the metal. So no harsh chemicals and if they are tarnished don.t make them shiny and brilliant they will lose all their value other then the value of the metal itself. I am a coin collector and would not buy a shinny coin that someone made shinny with chemical such as tarn ex. a shinny coin should be a uncirculated one with no wear. Which is easy to see when you look at the fine features of the coin. I use a magnify glass. If you have coins that are worth a bit you should individually have then in plastic cards .
2016-05-21 01:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by juliette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the glue is dry, then get someone with nails to just scrape it off. (thats what i always do) If that doesn't work they make a product to remove it wich is easy but it might do some damage to the coin. So if u do buy the product ask someone who works there if it will damage the item(s) the crazy glue is on.
Hope this helped:)
2007-04-09 10:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nail polish remover works to clean crazy glue off things,but i cannot guarantee it will not damage the coin.
2007-04-09 14:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by mliz55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in some acetone or nail polish remover it will soften the glue use a soft towel to wipe it off
2007-04-09 11:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by Dan A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what it's called, but they make something to remove crazy glue. You should be able to get it at lowes or home depot.
2007-04-09 10:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try nail polish remover
2007-04-09 15:36:46 · answer #8 · answered by crazylady4666 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u should try using vinegar.
2007-04-09 13:20:17 · answer #9 · answered by Hamon, Lord of Striking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋