1835 Hard Times Token

[Fast Ed]

These pictures are not of my actual find which I will post when I get them. Mine is not in as good condition. I'm pretty perplexed that on the one hand I want to identify finds like this but after quite a few hours of dry toothpick picking, hot peroxide baths with Q tipping and finally Naval jelly with Q tips I may have hurt the value. Geeesch...........I've read all of Buckle Boys tutorials on button cleaning etc. but I'm not getting the results I want. My token had a thick coating of greenish plaque that finally chipped away with the toothpick method but the rear side is actually showing the original copper metal. Probably a no no

 

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[Evolution]

Interesting find. At least you were able to get an ID. I found an 1835 H T Token a while ago and it was pretty much mangled but had just enough detail to ID.

 

[ironhorse]

Keep in mind most buttons cleaned with jelly are gilt brass and coins/ tokens are not, mostly copper/ bronze; each of these metals require different methods of cleaning( if you choose to go in that direction). Also, not every find is cleanable , some are toast and any amount of cleaning wont bring them back.

 

[Fast Ed]

Yeah this token is def. copper. How would you suggest I clean it?

 

[ironhorse]

Yeah this token is def. copper. How would you suggest I clean it?

I personally don't clean many of my coin finds, although peroxide does bring up some detail in the ones that I have. Beyond that, you may accept advice from others who clean their finds on a regular basis, you will find that results will undoubtedly be varied and not every coin will improve from intensive cleaning methods.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice find but you shouldn't be ashame to post your actual one Fast Ed.

 

[Fast Ed]

Nice find but you shouldn't be ashame to post your actual one Fast Ed.

Thanks man, I'm not ashamed of the find but I am ashamed that I can't take pictures worth a darn so I'm waiting on Mrs. Fast and her camera