Is anyone putting epic zinc errors in suspended animation?

[Ordinary Fool]

I am curious if anyone is sealing in acrylic, lamination or whatever, the zinc pennies that are currently in amazing states of deterioration? I can see no harm in doing this since otherwise, their fate is certain. Any thoughts or 411?

[VAB2013]

Good question! I have thought about this myself after finding a few Shield Cent varieties, but I don't think I ever asked! I am curious, for those who have had Shield Cents slabbed, does that seem to slow down the deterioration process?

[Ordinary Fool]

I was thinking along these lines....much thinner though


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[VAB2013]

I agree, much thinner, but I like this concept. Wonder if you could see the coin through the acrylic with a scope/loupe?

[Ordinary Fool]

Here is 20X with no polarized light source or filtering


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[VAB2013]

And that is through the thick acrylic? I would think as long as the acrylic doesn't get scratched up, the coin would be easily visible. I would much rather hand down Zinc Variety cents preserved this way in a nice pouch to my kids, than what I am afraid they will look like in a few years.

[Ordinary Fool]

2x2 squares and no thicker than a flip, with an airgap surround in case it needed cutting out... I wouldn't mind DIY superglue not included.

[VAB2013]

This where I am getting stumped. I like the DIY idea but with the air, wouldn't that be about the same as a flip or slab? Isn't it air exposure that causes the zinc rot to grow? This is starting to get over my head real quick LOL

[Ordinary Fool]

This where I am getting stumped. I like the DIY idea but with the air, wouldn't that be about the same as a flip or slab? Isn't it air exposure that causes the zinc rot to grow? This is starting to get over my head real quick LOL

i suppose one could justify a vacation to Egypt or Arizona to entomb them in very arid conditions. The solid suspension like the acrylic trinket would pretty much seal one though...........

[Frank]

I'd love to be able to encase some of my Zlincolns, especially my 1995 DDOs.

[Ordinary Fool]

$ounds like a product that would have a huge and profitable market...... I'd $tep right up if I weren't focu$ing on other thing$.

I can even see better high end pieces being entombed in Gorilla Glass IV or even saphire bonded with UV curing glue. Two or three pieces to get the job done.

[VAB2013]

LOL.... I can tell you are seeing dollar signs! I like this idea though! Something to ponder and research maybe