1988 reverse of 1989...........but

[Guest]

I have finally found one. It is a gem 1988 rdv-006...........but the obverse has corosion . I soaked it in acetone last night for about 2 hours. Seemed to have helped. Does any have any suggestions. Thanks mousey

[kloccwork419]

May I suggest some Verdigone from our member BadThad

http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/verdigone/

But you might pm him direct and get a better price. Not sure.

Im almost positive that it will take that bit of green off there. Still will have the stain but wont look as bad.

Beautiful coin even with it...

[jcuve]

Nice RVD find!
I agree, PM BadThad. I am not sure he recommends his product on BU coins. If it isn't verdigris, I wouldn't do anything as it may make it worse...

[mousey70]

I JUST pm'd BT. Thanks. I hope he can suggest something.
You know it's a heck of a feeling finding this 1988 rdv-006. To me this was harder than finding my twpo 1999 WAMs. I have read the resource info. Can anyony one guess at the rariety of this cent? Now to find a
1988-D rdv-006. Another needle in three haystacks.

[Wayne]

O the pain

i know how you feel. i found a 88 RDV-006 but it has a big zit right on Lincoln's nose and the metal on his nose is blistered and broken.other than that,it looks real nice.but i did find a ms65 one a few months ago while roll hunting.i still have it.

[mousey70]

I guess that's what is called ' paying your dues '. Really glad you didn't give up right then and there. MS65 that's great. Major congrats. Is there a site to look at the population of these 1988-rdv-006's?

[AgCollector]

Nice find, in any condition!

[car10]

I guess that's what is called ' paying your dues '. Really glad you didn't give up right then and there. MS65 that's great. Malor congrats. Is there a site to look at the population of these 1988-rdv-006's?

ANACS lists the rdv-006 on their population report. They list only one coin graded as high as MS65RD. Nice find.

[JeanK]

Hey Mousey,
Nice find you got there! Corrosion or not, it is a treasure.
There are three different dies listed at varietyvista.com.
If one counts those and the ANACs coin, that makes four actually verified.
I think someone else here on LCR had one of these, but I cannot remember who.
Jean

[CCC]

Nice find! Once the coin is to your satisfaction, put it in a air tight conainer. I am still looking for this coin.

[mousey70]

CCC, that's good advice. Thanks. What I do is put my coins in 2x2's and then " vacuumize ' them using " foodsaver " bags made to fit from rolls of their product. This should preserve and protect them for many years.

[mousey70]

Oh, upon checking the die markers I find that my cent is a DIE 2 variety. It has the classic die scratch from thr ' Y ' in Liberty to the back of Lincoln's neck.

[BadThad]

I think I've answered your question on the CT forum. I recommend VERDI-CARE™ for this coin. It will definately remove the verdigris but you will likely still have some black staining in that area.

You can order the product through Wizard Coin Supply. I do not sell directly.

Thanks

[celartu]

Nice, In these lessons it is hard not to learn, thanks

[jfines69]

Great find... Congrats... Hope you have continued Good Hunting!!!