Any opinions? 1914 S Lincoln

Found a few more before photos. I do see how some of the nicks seem to be stronger, but my before photos were blurry so I am not sure- this is for Idhair.

For phil Ham- I am not done with the 1909 S. I will repost in a few months.

RLM- I don't know about steam. Someone should do a Jim style experiment and show us. I don't have a steam machine.

I am not the best at photos. I should use a ruler and keep a standard distance. I get better. I think I will attach a string to my camera to stay consistent.

Charmy's response sums up how I feel about cleaning. I'd rather not call this cleaning, but conservation. Call it what you will though. I don't like grime on my coins. I am much happy with my coins after this treatment for those who need it. I am much happy about my 1909 S. When I am totally done and it regrades I will restart that post. I don't know if I will send this one in or not. They do get pricey at MS and above.


First 2 photos before
Second 2 are after

 

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If you read between my lines, what I am saying is that I see no advantages and some possible disadvantages for using steam from a cleaning aspect. Its only advantages I know of are that there apparently is already a machine to do it and pressure is easily attained.

 

Yes, I was tired and you were speaking a little over my head on that topic- LOL

 

This after image is what made me form my opinion.
To me it's just not a natural look. It's too clean.
The color is not too bad but it has no skin left.