I just read an interesting way of cleaning coins. Wetting the coin, freezing it, (to loosen the dirt), then Elmer's glue repeated as needed to lift the dirt. This sounds safe, doesn't it?
I would pick a really cheap coin to try on first. Pick a Lincoln cent from circulation and give it a try can't lose anything that way. Try it and post the results. Ice
Is this a method to pick off crusty dirt off an ancient or to clean a modern piece? Either way I would try it out on a slug first.
If you metal detect or know someone who does ask them for some coins and give it a try. There are not dirtier coins than the ones out of the ground. Ice
I have done the Elmers glue method for fun. It worked on a low value coin but I had to do it a bunch of time to get off all the grime. Haven't tried freezing but that would be fun on common coins. Do in glass dish with distilled water. You just inspired me. I have a bunch of low value wheats with junk on them, I practice on. I will try. Would not try on a nice coin, as no idea what this could do to the coin.
