Cleaning old old

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by torben601, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. torben601

    torben601 Junior Member

    Any good ideas what to clean old coins with so I dont ruin them.
     

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  3. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Maybe a quick bath in 100% Acetone! Though iam not a fan of cleaned
    Coins.
     
  4. krispy

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    If you don't know how nor what you are doing, seek professional help. do not try to clean it yourself, because you will VERY likely ruin any value the coin may have had. Search the older posts on coin cleaning to get a feel for the members' sentiments regarding cleaning, cleaned coins, techniques and precautions.
     
  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    There is not much you can do to help that coin. It is completely corroded. About all you could do would be to attempt to stop additonal corrosion. You should be able to do that by using a commercial coin dip.

    But I warn you, coin dips are an acid. Too long in the chemical and even more metal will be eaten away than already has been. Not long enough and corroded material will be left on the coin to continue its destruction.

    Your best bet is to sell or trade the coin and get another that is problem free. You could do that for just a few dollars.
     
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    nyhariel Senior Member

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