Madmardigan Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Found this in the change jar. Looks like it but I'm not sure. Looks a bit cruddy around the mint mark. Anyway to safely clean that spot? Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Welcome to CP MadMardigan, it appears to me that it is a RPM; (repunched mintmark) which means the mintmark was punched slightly off from the first and deepest impression. This was, I believe, still back when the mintmark was impressed by an individual onto the hub die and not part of the master die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amac44 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 1st Welcome!!! I agree but a better photo may change our minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmardigan Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thanks for the welcomes and replies. I'll try to get a better pic tomorrow in the natural daylight instead of artificial light. This one has been cropped and resized a bit to get under 100k. should I try to clean up the spot a bit. I know the "if in doubt don't clean it" rule but is there anything I might do to get rid of the dirt or crud around the mint mark to clear it up a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 You may be able to use olive oil on a Q-tip and gently press it into the dirty area. Do not wipe or scrub it however because that is likely to leave traces of hairlines and whatnot. Otherwise hot running water and patting it dry may also help. In most cases though, you are correct, never clean a coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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