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Danno New user Boston 94 Posts |
Just got an extra English penny, just a regular one, to go along with a gaffed version of one that I have.
Problem is, the gaffed version is well worn, and the new penny is bright and shiny. I need them to look identical to accomplish the effect I'm putting together. Any ideas on how to 'age' the coin? I have lots of ideas- steel wool? take it outside and play with it in the mud? I just don't want to wreck the thing and have to buy a new one. I mean, they're only a couple of bucks, but there's shipping costs and time involved in getting more. Thanks |
JimMaloney Inner circle 1184 Posts |
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On 2002-09-17 22:44, Danno wrote: I think a better idea would be to shine the old one so it looks new. Then you can let them age together -- it'll be much easier to keep them looking the same that way. A little bit of Taco Bell Hot Sauce should do the trick. -Jim
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CSStanton Loyal user Suttons Bay, MI 228 Posts |
...toothpaste works well to clean it up. Hold the clean one after you work out or are sweaty. In a week or so, it'll look aged.
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Spydur Special user PDX, now San Diego...back to PDX 966 Posts |
If you want to clean them, try a little bit of Brasso. They will look brand new and shiney. All of the crows will love you.
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The Taco Bell sauce thing works way too well. It's scary that some people actually use it for food.
If you've got about a week before performance, I've found that this works: Clean them both to about the same shine, work with then for a while, and then put both into a leather coinpurse and wait. Usually, the "coin aging faries" arrive and after a few days, the coins look as old as, uh, new. If not, go to a coin store and root through the "novelty coin" bin. You can find English, Australian, and New Zealand copper pennies in all states of tarnish.
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Mr. Ed Veteran user California 337 Posts |
My advice to Danno is to NOT shine up the gimmicked coin. I have done this and the coins did not age at the same rate. The amount of handleing each coin was subject to was differnt and so the age rate differed. I have found that english pennies age to a certain point and that's it. If the coin is aged leave it be. Take the new shiny coin and keep in classic palm all day. When it is not in palm keep it in your pocket. Whithin a few days to a week it will age close enough to your gaffed coin that the difference will be be imperceptable. At least that has been my experience.
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Danno New user Boston 94 Posts |
Thanks everyone for your responses.
I think I'll fiddle with the new coin for awhile and see if I can get it looking as old as it's partner. If after about a week that doesn't work, maybe I'll try the cleanup method for the gimmicked one. |
stevebraley New user 63 Posts |
I rotate several English pennies in and out of use. As soon as one coin starts to get too shiney because of handling, I put it away to tarnish naturally. It doesn't take very many days. I always have several grubby looking coins ready to go (just the way I like it). The coins are cheap, cheap, cheap. So why not have extras?
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KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
stevebraley is right, get several. They take three to seven days depending on your chemistry. If you get caught away from your spares, you will find that usualy only the rims and high spots get shiny so rub the gaff in the same areas so its shiny there too. Just takes a minute to get them looking the same.
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2323 Posts |
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On 2002-09-18 12:44, Spydur wrote: Be very careful with the Brasso. Corey used some of that stuff today on my coins. I was getting a little light headed. Just a heads up. Brian Proctor |
Andy G Regular user Terra Australis 180 Posts |
I use stuff called Peek metal polish, no fumes works great. I tend to polish the gimmicks and the real coins, saves worrying about differential aging rates.
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Dan Watkins Inner circle PA 3028 Posts |
I have seen Paul's coins - they are worn soft coins. Soft coins tend to get that appearance.
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Allan Elite user 405 Posts |
I also had the same problem, I found the perfect solution.
You will never get the coins to tarnish at the same rate naturaly. The answer is easy. Find a craft, hobby or stained glass window shop. Ask for one of the following products. "Liver of Sulphur" or "Selenious Acid" the liver of Sulphur is better. These solutions are used to darken repairs to antiques so that they match in with the origional piece. Take all your coins that you want to vanish. You must wear rubber gloves to avoid getting natural skin oils on the coins. Use 0000 steal wool & completely clean all old tarnish off the coins. Apply the sulution per the instructions on the bottle. The longer they soak the darker they get. Trial & error will be needed. You will be very happy with the result. |
wayman Special user England - Sunderland 589 Posts |
The best way to age coins (or paper money)
is Boil a kettle drop in a tea bag, let the tea brew, let the tea go cold and drop the coin in for a few hours. That should do the trick. To age paper money, lay the note onto a plate and pour the tea onto it, remove the note and let it dry. It will look antiquated. |
Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
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On 2002-09-17 22:44, Danno wrote: A couple of bucks!!? Can I be your English penny provider from now on? At virtually ANY coin shop you should be able to find mint condition English pennies for about 15 cents each. Often the same shops will have a big box of junk coins that will include a bunch of well-aged English pennies; these you can usually have for free. At a couple of bucks each, just let me know how many you need... shipping will be on me. Regards, Thomas Wayne
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