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How effective are potatoes for restoring coins ?
TwoSides2aCoin
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It seemed like a good question when I thought it, but I never would have thought it had it not been for this place. 
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Hints whispered from DarkSide Paris Mint devotees currently, as they so generously described it, slumming:
Be judicious about use grease on coins.
Pr-18th century issues may have less reliable planchet quality and extra care must be taken.
A technique using low heat over several days under potatoes lyonaisse is a prudent intermediate step that can be highly effective if a synergistic match can be made between planchet and cheese. Metallic composition is, of course, in reciprocal ways, the drink that is stirred by the sauce that serves it.
We have much to learn from these coin doctors of Europe.
Much wisdom have they.
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<< <i>Aunt Lilly's Potato Pancakes. ----peel and finely shred three potatoes. Peel and shred one onion. Mix and add one egg, 1 tbs flour, 1 tbs sour creme 1/2 tsp salt. Mix very well while chopping with the side of a spoon. -----heat 1/2 inch oil very hot and drop in by large spoonfuls flattening slightly. Cook until edges brown well them flip. Cook till golden brown. Enjoy!! >>
Sounds good! Just finished a big pan of fried potatoes with my fried chicken. MMMMmmmmmm.
<< <i>Aunt Lilly's Potato Pancakes. ----peel and finely shred three potatoes. Peel and shred one onion. Mix and add one egg, 1 tbs flour, 1 tbs sour creme 1/2 tsp salt. Mix very well while chopping with the side of a spoon. -----heat 1/2 inch oil very hot and drop in by large spoonfuls flattening slightly. Cook until edges brown well them flip. Cook till golden brown. Enjoy!! >>
Aunt Lilly was a coin doctor?