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When I first looked at it, it thought it was a harshly cleaned coin but now I'm not sure. The rims and some of the high points don't have the anomaly and just thought that odd if it were damage.
Most of the time wear won't take the woodgrain off since it's not only on the surface.
I think this one had that even pattern on the lower obv then some streaks above that, almost the whole surface.
It must be grunge and wear hiding it on the rim but it's probably there too.
I doubt they are scratches at all, notice how they don't stop at the details. I think it's pretty typical for a woody.
On red uncs the pattern probably barely shows, it's differences in how it tones that brings them out.
Most of the time wear won't take the woodgrain off since it's not only on the surface.
I think this one had that even pattern on the lower obv then some streaks above that, almost the whole surface.
It must be grunge and wear hiding it on the rim but it's probably there too.
I doubt they are scratches at all, notice how they don't stop at the details. I think it's pretty typical for a woody.
On red uncs the pattern probably barely shows, it's differences in how it tones that brings them out.
Thank you for your help Ed!! I'll soak it, see what we come up with and post at a later date.
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Alright, this will be a long process getting this where I want it if at all. I'll rotate between olive oil and acetone for the next few weeks to see where it goes. I wouldn't put that much time into it but it's just so cool looking!!
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