declan03 Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 Hi. Is this a replica or has it been cleaned with an abrasive? Thank you. Quote
declan03 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Posted May 30, 2017 Sorry i can only upload 500 at a time. Here is the other side of the coin. Quote
Rob Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 Can't tell from the pictures. Are they physical gouges or just toning streaks? Quote
declan03 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Posted May 30, 2017 Just what appear to be scrapes going in the one direction Rob. I am wary of selling it just in case it's a fake. Although its not much to look at. Quote
Rob Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 It is unlikely to be a fake - there's no real value in it. Quote
VickySilver Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Looks the real deal to me. And those lines don't look to be scrapes from photos, but rather toning streaks. Don't think many of us would shoot you for a dip. Have to check the weight bit... Addendum: weight is correct as well. Edited May 31, 2017 by VickySilver 1 Quote
bagerap Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 The size and weight are correct for the official Royal Mint issue, but I'd certainly dip it. Quote
Oswald Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 It looks like original one. If you need 100% confirmation, please ask your local expert. 1 Quote
declan03 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1:27 PM, bhx7 said: Looks like it has had a rough life. Like myself!! 1 Quote
VickySilver Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 This medal reminds me of the RM treatment of the 1902 matte proofs - a good wipe or two to shine it up! LOL. Well, other than a few contact marks that is a solid GEF piece there. One possibility is to dip it and then retone on window sill or in brown paper napkin with sun exposure that will lightly sulfur tone it to a golden brown and then maybe a bit of colour which you can monitor by checking periodically. 1 Quote
declan03 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Posted June 4, 2017 What do you dip the coins in that does not do much damage? Quote
VickySilver Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Acetone first. Then 1/2 strength ammonia with quick soap and water surface treatment to follow and then quick rinse with tamp dry. Always tamp dry with a high nap white cotton towel. NO RUBBING! It might take a quick dip in actual EZ-est or some other similar dip with the same light soap and water, and then more water rinse with tamping. 1 Quote
declan03 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Posted June 5, 2017 12 hours ago, VickySilver said: Acetone first. Then 1/2 strength ammonia with quick soap and water surface treatment to follow and then quick rinse with tamp dry. Always tamp dry with a high nap white cotton towel. NO RUBBING! It might take a quick dip in actual EZ-est or some other similar dip with the same light soap and water, and then more water rinse with tamping. Errrr.....i might just leave it as is Vicky. By the time i buy that lot i will be out of pocket.I don,t think the coin is worth very much. But thanks very much for your advice. Quote
bagerap Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 I wasn't paying attention to what VickySilver said. This medal was struck in matt proof, the first year AFAIK that the treatment was used for a coronation. A bottle of Goddards Silver Dip should sort you out. A few seconds immersion then rinse with water, tamp dry. Repeat as necessary. 1 Quote
Oswald Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 On 02.06.2017 at 4:37 PM, declan03 said: Like myself!! 1 Quote
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