cleaning tactics
Hoganb
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What is the best way to clean an old penny without causing damage to the coin?
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Hoganb
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Soak in gentle soap and warm water using only your fingers.
Otherwise, I'd humbly suggest you don't.
peacockcoins
never clean a coin. if so there goes a decent part of the value of it, jmo
If it's a specific coin that you are thinking about cleaning, some pictures would help us advise you what to do.
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I generally agree other than the word, "never."
There are times it is appropriate to remove gunk/dirt/grime that can be done gently and effectively.
If the words, "never clean a coin" was truly applied PCGS and NGC would not have conservation programs.
Again, if done judiciously and with great care- some coins can be improved with a gentle cleaning.
peacockcoins
Generally, cleaning a coin is frowned upon. However, there are conservation methods such as acetone. Posting a picture of the coin would help in determining the best course of action.
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Sure you can, no problem. 😉
Before:
After:
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Nice work.
The after looks so much better than the before.
Good job.
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Dont get me started on " Cleaning "..
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That's a dramatic improvement. What did you do to that coin to conserve it?
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Put it through the car wash with you.
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@PerryHall - I was just scolded by a member for posting a coin on someone else's thread. The guy probably thought I was trying to Hijack it.
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This is true 👍 have a great weekend all...
I got lucky with it. Whatever it was, it wasn't baked into the surface. An acetone bath then VERDI-CARE, rinse and repeat a few times.
P.S. No doubt in my mind... If not for that clip, people would be accusing me of having two separate coins.
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Sorry @Hoganb, you can have your thread back now.
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Me - dip in jewel luster for a few seconds. Quick in / out. Some may require lt wk w w Q tip.
Don't forget to thoroughly rinse the coin or it could develop ugly toning over time from any remaining dip residue.
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"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Substitute the word scratching for the word cleaning. The surface of a coin can be scratched so easily by wiping it down with even a lens cleaning cloth. I've read of success using a rose thorn to remove gunk, but the best way to clean a coin seems to be by not touching the surface at all, even gently with your fingers...dipping and soaking and rinsing with acetone can remove dirt and oils, but overdo it and you'll lose the luster.