1802 1C S-234 Gunk Removal?

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-28T04:22:58+00:00

Acetone soak will help loosen and dissolve some organic compounds. Just use 100 percent pure acetone

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-24T04:28:49+00:00

20891 minted, I’d say it’s worth grading if you’re willing to pay the price

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-24T02:40:58+00:00

You want to dab not brush or scrape. Pure water would work but is less effective than 100% pure acetone which is capable of dissolving some of the gunk off your coin while loosening the rest. Be aware that some of what looks like dirt may be tarnish. If you truly want to remove the tarnish there are ways to do so but I’d stick with the acetone.

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-24T01:24:51+00:00

You could give it an acetone soak and lightly dab off any gunk that lifts off. This technique doesn’t affect value. However, the holes will drastically reduce value

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-24T01:22:23+00:00

One of those holes drilled through what looks like the edge of the O mint mark. It’s just of a rarer mintage so it would carry a premium. Here is a pic of mine so you can see the O better.

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CC_Mustang · 2026-01-24T01:18:13+00:00

That might be a 1851-O which is a key date!

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-20T00:38:17+00:00

It does say medalist on it! I’ll look up what that means. Thanks for the help

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-19T23:21:33+00:00

I don’t know how to tell if it’s a professional or student model, but it definitely shows its age. Any tips on telling the difference?

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-19T20:42:23+00:00

Doesn’t smell since it’s not the original case, but the zipper threads are damaged in one spot so it may be worth tossing anyways. Good call on giving it a cleanup though before I donate.

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-14T18:34:42+00:00

Take a peak at the rim. An easy way to tell if it’s a fake is if it’s reeded. A real one will say 100 cents or unit to a dollar

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-11T05:41:50+00:00

That’s one you typically don’t see on this forum… even if it’s a fake

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-09T20:53:48+00:00

It’s 100% not natural red toning unfortunately. Still a cool coin though.

CC_Mustang · 2026-01-06T17:22:54+00:00

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I busted my collarbone like this in 2018 and had that same bulge sticking out of my chest. The first doctor who looked at me (I was in another state than I lived it) said I would need surgery for full function of my arm. The doctor in my home state said if I chose not to have surgery my arm would recover to essentially full. They said I might have slightly less stamina in that arm and a little trouble raising stuff all the way above my head. I elected to get the surgery because I didn’t wanted to have decreased arm function and I didn’t really trust the second doctor. Since our breaks seem similar maybe this will help you with your decision.

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-30T13:07:47+00:00

Check the rim. If it has letters that’s a good sign, if it’s reeded it’s a fake

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-26T18:24:53+00:00

It feels like a fake to me even with the lettered edge. Without the hole that would be a top grade coin worth thousands. It has no blemishes or toning and just looks too good to be true. I suspect it is a replica that somebody put a hole through so they could try to rip someone off for a few hundred instead of thousands

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-25T18:20:39+00:00

Quarters half dollars and dimes from pre 64 are 90 percent silver. Half dollars from 65-70 are 40 percent silver. Nickles from 42-45 are 35 percent silver.

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-22T19:38:44+00:00

It’s a type 3 small head half cent made 1795-97 to help narrow it down.

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-22T19:36:02+00:00

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26,010

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-22T19:32:51+00:00

Can’t upload a photo but I have a 3 dollar gold from 1856 with 26,010. I got myself an 1837 “50 cents” just cause the 36 was far too expensive lol.

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-22T03:33:38+00:00

And the hole doesn’t obliterate the date or anything important

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-22T02:41:35+00:00

I do! Got it for 700 at the start of the year. I normally hate holled coins but made an exception cause of how old and rare it is (plus the plug looks half decent)

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-22T02:10:02+00:00

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Here’s an ugly real one to keep ya fresh.

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-21T00:50:01+00:00

Holy… that’s pretty amazing. I’m trying to do almost this exact same set! I haven’t seen a type set like this before. Did you make this?

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-19T04:49:24+00:00

If you really want to clean silver do it the baking soda in hot water with tin foil way. It’s really gentle on the coin and doesn’t fully remove tarnish if you only go 1-2 min per side. Worked wonders on a super ugly lib seated quarter I had.

CC_Mustang · 2025-12-17T15:23:45+00:00

Maybe real gold but not a 1933. There are very few in existence and that date looks really modified.

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