IanB

I would always take a genuinely toned coin over a lustered shiny one. It gives character and a life rather that a flat perfect disc. I would leave it alone, it looks lovely

Pete, My hoard has arrived and all keepers. Hopefully I will get a chance this weekend to add them in to my collection and move things around a bit. Many thanks Ian

Sorry about that, I was lucky to be checking my emails when Pete posted it. Hope you don't have to wait too long for one

If its vitreous enamel i.e. glass then unless it is loose and you can pick it out then the only way I know is to soak it in hydrofluoric acid but I would not go anywhere near that stuff, its highly dangerous. It may be possible to break it by tapping it and then picking out the pieces but depends on how well it was applied in the first place. If its the resin type of enamel, I have burned it out in the past but its very sticky and makes a mess.

Just the obverse?

I would leave it alone. For me toning is a natural occurring effect and I rather like it. I don't think any capsule or container that we put a coin into will ever stop it, some might slow it down if they are sealed in someway such as the CGS type but in the end I reckon even they will let something through. If your coins are toning then the likelihood is that it will come back again and at some point you may damage the coin when you wipe it. How do you store your proofs, are they in a cupboard or safe and what is the temperature and humidity like? I would imagine changes in these and possible exposure to light would have some effect on how quickly toning occurs.

Just got this one today. Starting to push back my collection into the 19th Century

I have spotted a couple, and one of them is not a penny.

I have used an ultrasonic on individual coins, I make up a jig using a piece of plastic coated wire and gently wrap this around the coin so that it is in minimal contact with the edges. I then get the ultrasonic as hot as I can and dangle the coin in the liquid. I do not let the coin come into contact with the machine to prevent any rubbing to the coin. I have not used acetone just soapy water. It shifts the dirt but will not remove verdigris unless it is a loose spot. i do not rub the coin with anything I just let the ultrasonic remove loose material. I then soak the coin in acetone and let it air dry. I have only used this method on circulated coins that have obvious grease and dirt problems.

Nice, and a good price to boot

£52,000 each, that would be some boat

It certainly was, and if you ever get the chance, do it. Going back one day to do it again.

Sitting with a family of Gorillas in Uganda

Why would anyone go to all the trouble of making a fake of a coin that even if it was genuine would not be worth much money. It must cost more to make than its value.

If I remember I think Azda posted some pictures recently of a bathroom or kitchen that had been covered in pennies. it looked quite good.

Here is my one if you would like a comparison.

Hi WildCamper, if I can offer a piece of advice not on the coin but on the background that you place your coin on to photograph it. It looks like you have placed it on a hard kitchen worktop? If you accidentally drop the coin you may damage it, also some coins have high spots that are higher than the rim edge so will be touching the hard surface. Again you could damage the coin especially if you drop or drag it across the surface. if you look at most of the photos on this site the coins are placed on a soft material to protect them. All the best Ian

Doesn't appear to be working

All things come to he who waits

Just posted them in the technical help section as a new item Toms's screenshots. The second one looks like it is missing the Drag files here to attach or choose files link. Hopefully Matt will be able to have a look

I have sent you a PM. You can email me your screenshot and I will try and post it.

Do you not have the little box in the bottom right hand corner with a heart and "like this"?

Maybe an acidic fingerprint?

Looks in good condition to me. Nice detail in the hair, ribbon etc. I will take a punt and say EF but maybe better I would rather be conservative on the grade. As to value I will let more experienced people comment on that. What condition is the other side like?