Coated wheaties???

[ken]

Hello to all and I hope you are all well In my search of a few dozen unsearched rolls I bought and have posted several questions on coins I have found,several coins that appear to have a high glossy coating on them.Like shalack but I am not sure what this is.It's like the entire coin has been encased with it.It is not yellowed or discolored at all.Has anyone seen this before and do you know what it is Should I try to remove and what should I use if so?Thank you for all your responses.Have a great day,Ken

[eagames]

Ken,

That stuff is laquer.

There was a time when collectors did that to protect the cents from toning. I've seen whole sets or whole rolls or single coins mixed in with other that were laquered.

Coins with it can not be graded with it on the coin but it can often be removed with acetone and the coins can be saved.

[ken]

Thank you for the info Ed.Some of the coins are the early s minted dates.Use the acetone at full strenght or dilute some.Thank you Ken

[eagames]

The only thing I've heard about picking the acetone is that it must be pure acetone.

Acetone is a solvent (does not attack the metal) so it should not do anything to the surface or patina other than get the laquer off. Don't rub them, just repeat until it's gone. Try one coin first (the cheapest coin).

Also be careful, acetone is flamable. I'd do it outside on a glass dish.

[ken]

Thanks Ed.I can get this at home depo or a hardware store?

[Rhubarb]

Ken,

Yes you can.

Rhubarb