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<p>[QUOTE="jamesicus, post: 4728602, member: 14873"]When you add a new unencapsulated Ancient coin to your collection, whether it be via auction, from a dealer or from a fellow collector, do you just add it as is, or do you first run it through your own preparation/cleaning protocol - if so, what is your protocol?</p><p><br /></p><p>For example, I first treat every new acquisition as follows: I first soak the coin in distilled water with mild dishwashing detergent added for a few minutes, while gently cleansing the surfaces using a soft toothbrush. Then I rinse the coin in fresh, clean, distilled water for a few minutes. Finally I lay the coin on a paper towel and dab (not rub) the upper surface with surplus paper towel and leave it to air dry. After an appropriate amount of time, and after checking to be sure the coin is perfectly dry, I add it to my collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Added: if I suspect the coin has been waxed or oiled, I first soak it in Acetone.</p><p><br /></p><p>James[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="jamesicus, post: 4728602, member: 14873"]When you add a new unencapsulated Ancient coin to your collection, whether it be via auction, from a dealer or from a fellow collector, do you just add it as is, or do you first run it through your own preparation/cleaning protocol - if so, what is your protocol? For example, I first treat every new acquisition as follows: I first soak the coin in distilled water with mild dishwashing detergent added for a few minutes, while gently cleansing the surfaces using a soft toothbrush. Then I rinse the coin in fresh, clean, distilled water for a few minutes. Finally I lay the coin on a paper towel and dab (not rub) the upper surface with surplus paper towel and leave it to air dry. After an appropriate amount of time, and after checking to be sure the coin is perfectly dry, I add it to my collection. Added: if I suspect the coin has been waxed or oiled, I first soak it in Acetone. James[/QUOTE]
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