Cleaned Coins?

coffeyce

I wanted to know is there anything youcan do to a coin you think or know had been cleaned?

Are they pretty much ruined if they are cleaned?

Chris

Broadstruck

You could carry it as a pocket piece for a year which would wear it down a few grades but remove the signs of cleanage.

Musky1011

wrap it in unused toilet paper and let sit on sunny window sill for 4 months

NHSBaseball

I carried a couple of bust halves around as pocket pieces that had been harshly cleaned- early Ebay mistakes, you know. Eventually the hairlines wore off, but the coins lost a lot of detail along the way. I still think they look better now.

newbiecollector

Send them to me................

I will have a talk with them

Broadstruck

<< <i>wrap it in unused toilet paper and let sit on sunny window sill for 4 months >>

coffeyce

These im looking at getting are two (1 1911 and 1910) mexico peso UNC-BU, suspected to be cleaned no lines. The seller is very reputable and accurate I have bought from him several times. Just wanted to know what to do with them so I can send them into PCGS to get a accurate grade.

Chris

newbiecollector

<< <i>These im looking at getting are two (1 1911 and 1910) mexico peso UNC-BU, suspected to be cleaned no lines. The seller is very reputable and accurate I have bought from him several times. Just wanted to know what to do with them so I can send them into PCGS to get a accurate grade.

Chris >>



I suggest, than when you get hem, judge for yourself first.

Then decide if you need another opinion.

Of course if you want them in plastic.........do it

AUandAG

<< <i>wrap it in unused toilet paper and let sit on sunny window sill for 4 months >>



Yeah, don't use used toilet paper, cause you'll just have to clean it again!
bob

Frankcoins

<< <i>I wanted to know is there anything youcan do to a coin you think or know had been cleaned?

Are they pretty much ruined if they are cleaned?

Chris >>



Just accept that it is cleaned, and don't damage it further.

Rules of thumb:

Circulated coins usually get knocked down a full grade when cleaned...that is VF is worth F money

Mint State coins drop to MS60 or AU50 prices when cleaned, depending on how much damage is done.