To clean or not to clean that is the question.



I personally think a light dusting would bring out more detail in the body of the eagle. But I don't have any experience "de-griming" coins. What I don't want is to find it starting to corrode the next time I look at it.
Chris
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My advice is do A LOT of research before you decide.
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<< <i>Try acetone first... then olive oil... use the pure acetone. Let soak for a day or so.... covered. No more than a light 'dabbing' with a Qtip. If no luck.. soak in olive oil for a month.. perhaps the same light dabbing. Let us know the results. Cheers, RickO >>
Olive oil eh? Can this be used with any coin for any type of cleaning?
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have a bunch of pitting. Don't scrub or rub the coin. Just let it sit in acetone for a bit, and then maybe use a q-tip.
Basically, what Ricko said.
Olive oil eh? Can this be used with any coin for any type of cleaning?
Olive oil can be used to try and soak off some types of crud. But remember, it is an organic vegetable oil which can turn rancid and form organic acids in contact with air, so be sure not to leave any oily residues on the coin after you soak it.
Acetone is a good solvent that is suitable for removing greases, oils, tars, waxes, gums and other organic contaminants without leaving a residue behind. Acetone won't hurt the surface of any coin. Don't use it around any iopen flames or ignition sources, and don't breathe the vapors.
I knew it would happen.
Now we just have to see what Elem is going to do with his Flying Eagle.
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I LIKE IKEs!
K S