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I am not referring to verdigris but, a removable, waxy green coating that forms on the surface. Easily removed with a porcupine quill as seen in the pic.
Mostly around EPU with clumps of it under the first U of UNUM and between the P and L.
Algae? Lol. I've seen "alive" coins before. Who knows. Could be a lot of things, I guess.
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Really? Interesting. So then why has it manifested in the recesses of the coin?
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Really? Interesting. So then why has it manifested in the recesses of the coin?
Why wouldn't it? This coin looks like it had more more than what's shown and some was removed already. I dont think all of the green you see is from PVC, but the wax like parts that TPring asked about is.
I would soak it in acetone. If its just a common wheat I would toss it back to circulation or experiment on it.
Why wouldn't it? This coin looks like it had more more than what's shown and some was removed already. I dont think all of the green you see is from PVC, but the wax like parts that TPring asked about is.
I would soak it in acetone. If its just a common wheat I would toss it back to circulation or experiment on it.
I used a porcupine quill to scrape some away but, will soak it in acetone.
Why wouldn't it? This coin looks like it had more more than what's shown and some was removed already. I dont think all of the green you see is from PVC, but the wax like parts that TPring asked about is.
I would soak it in acetone. If its just a common wheat I would toss it back to circulation or experiment on it.
I'm genuinely curious. When I've seen it before, it was on the high points of the coin where it actually makes contact with the PVC. I've never tried to remove it, but I always thought it wouldn't just wear off. Beats me.
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I'm genuinely curious. When I've seen it before, it was on the high points of the coin where it actually makes contact with the PVC. I've never tried to remove it, but I always thought it wouldn't just wear off. Beats me.
The PVC damage is waxy and soft. As such it can 'melt' into the devices. Since heat is one of the primary reasons for the PVC to break down in the first place, it really isn't limited to only the higher points of the coin. PVC damage in this state is easily removed with pure acetone.
Bob Piazza
Former Lincoln Cent Attributer Coppercoins.com
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