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Axyken liked Barney McRae's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
Wow. That one was heart breaking. Sometimes I wonder if I've got a sleeper in my woodpile. Probably not, but it's okay to dream we have...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM -
Axyken liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
I’ve never been into die variety minutiae either. Silver dollar VAMs. Cherrypickers’ Guide stuff. Early half dollar Overton...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM -
Axyken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
That’s why I’m not a VAM collector. Minor differences would drive me crazy.
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
Axyken liked Barney McRae's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
I struggle with the 78's. I finally figured out of the 3 reverses, the 3rd reverse has two subvarieties, C2 and C3. I can't tell the...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
Axyken liked Mr.Q's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
Whatever do not damage the obverse. Consider sending it to a TPG or a local trusted dealer. Allow your conscience to be your guide! Good...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
Axyken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
Welcome to CT. I’m glad to hear you have enough sense to ask before doing anything but sorry to hear of your loss. First soak it in...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
Axyken liked Barney McRae's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
Same. I have soaked one for an entire week in acetone. After a few days, change the bath and do it again. It won't hurt it, and it...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
Axyken liked ldhair's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
I would start with a water bath for a few hours. No rubbing of any kind. Next would be an acetone bath for a few hours. No rubbing.
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
Axyken liked jensenbay's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
I would start with a soak in acetone and see if it will loosen up the glue.
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
Axyken liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
Yes, try the Acetone. Nothing abrasive or acidic.
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
Axyken liked Pickin and Grinin's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
That coin says doctor all over it.
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
Axyken liked rte's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
If it's Elmer's glue, try soaking in hot water.
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
Axyken liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
If it's just Elmer's glue, maybe @rte 's suggestion of some good scalding hot water might work. That would be nice. If not, I'd try...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
Axyken liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
I should add that the faintly iridescent, colorful toning on the pictured coin is nice. Mind you, it isn't original toning- that coin...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
Axyken liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread Question on cleaning glue off late 1800’s Morgan dollars.
Don't have any better info than has already been offered here. Just wanted to comment that these family heirloom pieces are the most...
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
