A Good Old Fashioned Cleaning of the Peace Dollars
A few weeks ago, I picked up two silver Peace dollars .. And was eager to bring out their beauty with a bit of gentle cleaning. After some research, I decided to go with the mildest approach possible, using just a dab of blue Dawn dish soap and the very tips of my fingers, applying the lightest touch. As I worked, I could see years of grime lifting off, revealing more of the coins' original surfaces. They’re still toned, but now the toning has a charming quality that almost appears to have hints of rainbow colors when viewed in the right light, although the predominant color is a brownish hue.
Before Cleaning - photo of the Obverse
I know there’s some debate in coin-collecting circles about toning.. Some collectors see it as a negative, while others appreciate the unique beauty and character it brings. Personally, I don’t mind the toning at all. I think it gives the Peace dollars a bit of personality and tells part of their history. After this small clean-up, I’ll leave them in their natural, circulated state. They’re still far from uncirculated, but the finer details are more visible now, and I’d say they’re somewhere in the EF to AU range. But since I’m not a professional grader, it’s just my best guess.
Before Cleaning - photo of the Reverse
After Cleaning - the Reverse
I think they came out looking pretty good :)
Huxley The Helper
Sir Huxley looking on and waiting for the okay to investigate
As I worked on cleaning the Peace dollars .. Mr. Huxley was right by my side, watching every move with keen interest. He was so curious, he even laid down beside the coins as I snapped photos for today’s post, staying close as if he were supervising the process. Once I finished, he patiently sat next to them, waiting for the go-ahead to give them a few investigative nose nudges and gentle licks. Thank goodness I’d just cleaned them! Now, of course, they have some fresh little wet nose smudges from Huxley’s "quality check."
He's being such a good boy waiting while Daddy takes photos of the coins
SNIFF SNIFF, LICK LICK.. Hux Approves!
Vanda Orchid Blooms on the Move
On another note, our Vanda Orchids have been putting on their own kind of show.. It’s been about six days since I last shared photos, and it’s amazing to see how much the Panchara Delight bloom has progressed. Its flower stem has grown several inches in that short time, reaching eagerly towards the light, while the Wilas x Dr. Anek bloom is still moving at its own steady, slower pace. Even though it’s not growing as quickly, it’s definitely making progress, and I’m curious to see how the two blooms will compare once they’re both fully developed.
Panchara Delight bloom stem - Growing fast
Wilas x Dr. Anek bloom stem - Still small
I’ll be back with more updates .. Once the Panchara Delight Vanda begins to open up. It’s always a thrill to see those first petals unfold, revealing colors that seem even more vibrant than I remember from past blooms.
Between the subtle beauty of the Peace dollars and the vivid transformation of the orchids, these small changes are a reminder of the quiet rewards that come with ..
Patience and Care
“Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign language. Do not now look for the answers. They cannot now be given to you because you could not live them. It is a question of experiencing everything. At present you need to live the question. Perhaps you will gradually, without even noticing it, find yourself experiencing the answer, some distant day.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet
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Nice to see Mister Huxley...🤗
I was struck by the dark color of those silver coins, because I always imagined they were 100% pure...but if they take that color is that they are mixed with copper or other metals that do oxidize?
This is the opinion of someone who knows nothing about coins and not much about metals.
We can see the immense love and affection you have for your plants and your baby.
Delighted to read you.
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Yes, the Peace Dollar is comprised of 90% silver and 10% copper. The discoloring is basically the silver oxidizing.
Thanks for stopping by and Mr Hux says hello!
I love my Orchids!!! lol
Thank you, noted, every day we learn something interesting and enriching for our lives.
Have a great week to you and your family.
It is a long and slow process for environmental chemicals to cause natural toning to the surface of a coin.
Many of these silver coins became toned because of the way they were stored for long periods. I have seen severe cases where the toning has turned into corrosion and caused permanent damage to the coin's surface.
Look at your vanda!!! Be sure to bring us updates!
May I say that I love Huxely! He is adorable!!!
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I agree.. A little toning is okay but not to the point of corrosion. NOT MY STACK!!! lol.
I will bring along the Orchid updates soon. and Huxley says hello!
I think Huxley is taking to silver.
Those inquisitive little eyes.
Oh yeah.. He's caught silver fever for sure
Awe, very nice. That's great that Huxley is helping you out! They turned out really good.
Yeah.. they turned out pretty good. Hux is a real curious guy for sure. NOTHING gets past his attention. lol
Haha, that is too cute! They always have to check everything out first to make sure it is acceptable don't they?
That they do.
I must have missed your post about the cute little new floof, Huxley. Adorable!
Yup.. we got a new Floof pup. We decided it was time. Soooooo... here we are. He's so stinkin cute but I forgot how had it was to raise a pup from so young. Overall he a good boy. Fast learner. He's got a great personality as well.
And no worries on missing the intro post. I dropped off the grid for a bit and haven't read much myself.
Well I am sure that this little guy will have a life of doggy luxury that not many animals are privy to.
Oh yeah. He absolutely will. It's sad that so many people take on the responsibility of a dog and then fall short with care and basic needs. 😡
But Nadi too has a good life!
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Awww.. Thank you! Huxley is a real cutie. We love him a ton. It's easy to write about him because he is always so curious when it comes to his surroundings.
Say hello to the rest of Cuba for us!! 😁
Awww. ¡Gracias! Huxley es una auténtica monada. Lo queremos muchísimo. Es fácil escribir sobre él porque siempre es muy curioso cuando se trata de su entorno. ¡Saluda al resto de Cuba de nuestra parte! 😁
You have an interesting hobby :) but sorry, the dog is the star of this post :) And definitely the most beautiful and adorable helper :))
I can't disagree with you on that point. He is definitely a cutie pie 😊
" they have some fresh little wet nose smudges " LOL He sure is different from Molly when it comes to posing...
That's for sure. He listens to the command "Sit" pretty well. We are working on the others. lol. Molly was afraid of absolutely everything except her blankets and pillows and ice cream.
That is a very exciting orchid! I love your photos of it
And, although I miss the Pepper/Orchid compositions, Huxley/Silver photos will be a welcome replacement. He's a charmer on camera!
He is definitely a real camera charmer. I will get some photos of Hux with the blooming Orchid for ya .. I'll just have to make sure he doesn't eat the blooms while I take the shot! hehe
He wouldn't! That would be tragic!
Much better, you can see the details now and it still has the nice toning.
For sure! I love those details.
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