PCB Etchant Nickel Restoration Results

[gabeman3000]

The other day at my flea market I picked up 50+ no date buffalo nickels for 15 cents each. I also got 20 or so "V" nickels for the same price.
I them went to Radio Shack and got a bottle of ETB Etchant (cheaper nic-a-date alternative).

After an hour or so of work I came up with 3 1917-D, 2 1916-D, a 1913 raised mound and finally my favorite - a 1913-D Variety 2. In good condition it's valued at $120.

Some people think acid restoration is controversial and wrong but I feel like a nickel with a date that's been restored is better than one that has no date at all.

Thanks for reading.

1913-D:









-Gabe

 

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[Papa Bear]

Good job on the restoration....

 

[september]

Nice find!

 

[Erik in NJ]

Do you think this stuff will work on old coppers that are toast??

 

[Wildcat1750]

Looks good to me!
Nick

 

[gabeman3000]

Do you think this stuff will work on old coppers that are toast??

I have been told it will destroy copper coins. However - I placed a 1964 Lincoln in the solutions and instead of eating it like some had said, it cleaned it.

So honestly, I can't say yes or no. If its toasted though, may as well give it a shot.