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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dfraser, post: 804490, member: 18501&quot;]Cleaning coins was acceptable, and somewhat of a common practice 40+ years ago.&nbsp; researching the history of numismatics I have come across many articles, even for the experts of the day that describe how to clean coins.&nbsp; Today everyone strives for &quot;original&quot; coins, and cleaned has become a four letter word.&nbsp; I have examined several accumulations that have not seen the light of day for decades and found cleaned coins.&nbsp; This does not mean the accumulation you have is worthless, it just means they are normal.&nbsp; The advice about a red book is the best start, key dates are clearly identified. The pictures show some really nice coins, you have many enjoyable hours ahead as you work through the collection.&nbsp; You may have just found a lifetime of enjoyment, keep searching and you might find a valuable surprise.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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