1879 Morgan 0

[NevadaS&G]

The Obverse of my 79 was very horribly cloudy, just like you would see when looking at clouds, and has Orange tinge in the corners and hair like it was previously toned.

The Reverse is absolutely fine.

I soaked it in Acetone for 2 days, left it on my window sill for one day and put it back in Acetone for another day. I blew it off with air and

a 25% Improvement. Now it just looks hoaky and fake. Some of the luster & shine is peeking out of the cloudiness where the Acetone did it's job. 

I was thinking about wholesaling this one out of a flip and letting go. 

Should I keep it in the Drink and keep going ?

Edited January 11, 2021 by NevadaS&G

[NevadaS&G]

It would probably cost more to have NGC Conserve it than the coin is actually worth, & I cant send it in for grading for fear of a body bag, I sure do hate coins like these, but the price

was right and I jumped on it

Edited January 11, 2021 by NevadaS&G

[Ray, USMC]

I would make a suggestion and it is only that. Since you like the coin and want to enhance the appearance. I have used Tarnex Jewelry dip with some success. The effect is rapid and sometimes difficult to detect the cleaning.. If you want to get it graded it will more than likely come back " cleaned". Attempting this dip would only be to benefit your preference for eye appeal. It still will appear cleaned  but shiny. This appears to be a nice detailed coin and I am not sure I would try it with this particular coin. My opinion is that even when a coin goes to NGC Conserve collectors know that the coin has in fact been cleaned professionally. Please don't take this suggestion as a way to do the unthinkable which is cleaning a beautiful coin.

[NevadaS&G]

12 minutes ago, Ray, USMC said:

I would make a suggestion and it is only that. Since you like the coin and want to enhance the appearance. I have used Tarnex Jewelry dip with some success. The effect is rapid and sometimes difficult to detect the cleaning.. If you want to get it graded it will more than likely come back " cleaned". Attempting this dip would only be to benefit your preference for eye appeal. It still will appear cleaned  but shiny. This appears to be a nice detailed coin and I am not sure I would try it with this particular coin. My opinion is that even when a coin goes to NGC Conserve collectors know that the coin has in fact been cleaned professionally. Please don't take this suggestion as a way to do the unthinkable which is cleaning a beautiful coin.

My 79 has PVC damage, thanks for the tip. I've seen this same PVC damage on a previous coin I had. Strange that it's only on One side. 

I'm gonna steer clear from the Dips for now 

[Hoghead515]

Looks good man. That acetone is some real stuff 

[NevadaS&G]

57 minutes ago, Hoghead515 said:

Looks good man. That acetone is some real stuff 

Looks good in the picture but when the TPG grader sees it he's gonna say meh, not sure what to do with this one yet

[NevadaS&G]

Maybe a long dip in 25% MS70 and Distilled Water would bring it back. Just crossed my mind. Has anyone tried this method

[RWB]

Rather than put time and money into this coin, could you purchase a graded example, then sell this one for scrap?

[NevadaS&G]

6 hours ago, RWB said:

Rather than put time and money into this coin, could you purchase a graded example, then sell this one for scrap?

Ah, The voice of Reason strikes again.

[RWB]

26 minutes ago, NevadaS&G said:

Ah, The voice of Reason strikes again.

Well, acetone has done all it can do, and the obverse photo shows a lot of "crud" remaining. You could always keep experimenting with this coin recognizing that's it's already "a dead horse," and also have the pleasure of searching for a nicer example at a good price....Just a thought or two.

Edited January 12, 2021 by RWB