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aldeez777
06-03-2015, 12:47 AM
Got my first Indian Head and oldest coin today. Pretty toasty so dating definitely not happening. Was wondering if the was any way to make it look a little better. My oldest til today/Yesterday now, was 1917 wheatie.4802348024

ALDEEZ

Tony Two-Cent
06-03-2015, 07:02 AM
Congrats on your first Indian Head and your oldest coin! :clapping:

To be perfectly honest, I have found Indian Heads that look like that one and there usually isn't anything that can be done to make them look better. The only thing I can think of that might work is electrolysis.

At least you know that it is at least 106 years old. :yes:

aldeez777
06-03-2015, 08:12 AM
Thanks

ALDEEZ

GA1dad
06-03-2015, 08:20 AM
Good for you,,,, and 1800's Indian Head is next on my list of wants.

Full Metal Digger
06-03-2015, 07:21 PM
Congrats on getting your first IHC. Yes it is very toasty. You can't clean it to make it look any better but here is what I have done. Get the finest grit sandpaper you can. I'm talking 600 or better. Then very gently sand off some of the bumps down to the high points of the coin. You will be able to make out some of the details better.

del
06-03-2015, 08:04 PM
to me the Indian looks like a "fat" one 1859-64 because of the reddish exposed metal coloration . there are a few methods to get the green verdigris off but it would also strip off most of the nice patina , as others have said its in rough condition and even "cleaned" it would have a very worn or vague details at best.

Dan

Pennsylvania Treasures
06-03-2015, 08:25 PM
Post a picture of the side of it and we can narrow the date down for you!

Robbie
06-04-2015, 06:55 AM
I agree with Tony. Electrolysis will clean it up. Afterwards coat it with olive oil to help put moisture back in it. Show us your results.

Digger Don
06-04-2015, 07:32 AM
Congrats. Worn or not, it's still a great find. I sometimes give them a hot peroxide bath. That will at least get rid of the embedded dirt.
Good luck.