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Rogercm98
12-10-2011, 08:00 PM
How can I lift a bit of verdigris from an otherwise very nice coin?
Thanks
Ponyseeker
12-11-2011, 07:11 PM
I'll await answers here as well. I started a thread entitled "Verdigris and Other Gunk", but it has been quieter than I'd care for.
BillA
12-12-2011, 09:22 PM
As I posted in Ponyseeker's thread, I recommend a product called Verdi-Care. Do read and follow directions and I also suggest some testing on Lincoln cents.
dbunyard
12-25-2011, 07:57 AM
What do you think about BLUE Ribbon?
I still have some.
cudabob496
08-27-2012, 04:47 AM
soaking in amonia is supposed to remove the green stuff. Read it on a site that addresses
cleaning ancient Roman coins.
Bailey
11-09-2012, 12:33 PM
You can use Acetone or Xylol for removing some of the surface crud and also for crud in devices you can use a rose thorn to assist in digging it out. But remember if the Verdigris has been on the coin for some time it will probably have caused permanent damage. Also be careful when using those products as some do not believe in the use of them(altering the surface of the coins).....
Take it easy.....Leo