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Getting the luster back?

Is it possible to get the original or close to original luster back on a Silver coin that has been cleaned? Yes it was me who cleaned it. New to this stuff. Can this mistake be reversed to any degree? Or is there anything that I can do to make the cleaning less noticable. I can post a pic if necessary.

Oh and what about ezest?
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  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,292 ✭✭✭✭
    Luster is a coin's virginity.....Once gone,...

    greg

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  • You can't get the luster back, but if you carry the coin in your pocket for a while, the evidence of cleaning will slowly wither away.
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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree with the virginity quote above (LOL).
    As far as making it less noticeable, toning can sometimes help the eye appeal. Depending on the severity, it may just come out blotchy, but if not too bad, then it may be Ok. I'm referring to the 'keep the coins out in a warm place with some light sulfur source for a long time' type of toning, not the 'painted on overnight garbage' stuff you see on the 'bay, etc.
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  • You can always try some blue ribbon on that coin.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Once gone..Luster will not return. Cheers, RickO
  • What is blue ribbon?
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