Gook on a silver dollar---Thad?

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  • badredbrd89
    Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 334
    #1

    Gook on a silver dollar---Thad?

    So I bought this silver dollar last year at a coin show here in central Florida. I received it in a plastic holder and have noticed that this funny gook has appeared along with a small black spot. What exactly could this be and should I use something to attempt to remove it? I've done nothing thus far until I get some suggestions hopefully by someone who may have experience in this area. Thad, would you make a recommendation??
    Thanks
    -Chris
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    • Rollem
      Administrator

      • Feb 2011
      • 2823
      #2
      Looks like PVC stain. Acetone will remove it. Not sure what luster will be lost on that coin. PVC and silver a No No.
      .
      Some cheap packaging does that
      "Good People are Great Forums" Rollem

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        • mustbebob
          Lincoln Cent Variety Expert
          • Jul 2008
          • 12758
          #3
          It almost looks like a carbon spot. If that's the case, it is there for good. The toning around it almost looks like PVC damage as Rollem suggests.
          Bob Piazza
          Former Lincoln Cent Attributer Coppercoins.com

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            • BadThad
              Member
              • Jan 2009
              • 3011
              #4
              Eagles are mostly silver, 99.9+ and I think the balance copper. It doesn't look at all like PVC damage IMO, most like it's a carbon spot as best as I can tell. Silver is running high, personally, I'd sell it and buy a Lincoln.
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                • JeanK
                  Member
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 5696
                  #5
                  I think it is a carbon spot, and in my experience it won't take very long for it to develop verdigris.
                  Jean

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                    • liveandievarieties
                      TPG & Market Expert
                      • Feb 2011
                      • 6049
                      #6
                      in all honesty, a dealer wouldn't notice or care, if you're partial to the coin, trade it for another- it'll cost you a couple of bucks at your local shop. But I agree with the idea of turning it into Lincolns, compared to last year's silver prices, you'll do very well.
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                        • wolfkill
                          #7
                          yes i would trade it to get more lincolns

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                            • copperlover
                              #8
                              If you would like to have a silver coin to hold for some appreciation then sell it and with a couple added dollars buy something silver which is special. you should come out a winner or buy a nice Lincoln.

                              Lucien

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