Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 755503, member: 112&quot;]In all honesty it shouldn&#039;t even be attempted by those without experience - unless -&nbsp; you are experimenting on coins of no value whatsoever.</p><p><br /></p><p>Should you decide to attempt to clean coins, then you can try any and all methods suggested that you may find in your search. Some will be more destructive than others, but <b>ALL</b> methods can and will be destructive/harmful if not done correctly. You may not not be able see the damage, but those with an experienced eye will be able to see it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Professionals really only use 1 method - chemical restoration. But here&#039;s the kicker - they will not tell you precisely what those chemicals are or the process they employ when using them. And if even 1 mistake is made when using those chemicals, even that process is harmful to the coins and will damage them. </p><p><br /></p><p>And even when professionals do the restoration/conservation, the owner of the coin is not always happy with the results. There are no guarantees when it comes to this.</p><p><br /></p><p>My personal opinion, and the opinion of many of the best and most trusted names in the field of numismatics is this - if you are not happy with any coin as it is, then sell it and get another that you are happy with. Even better - never buy a coin that you are not 100% happy with as it is.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in