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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gsimonel, post: 3173915, member: 82549&quot;]I agree with Doug about the last coin; I wouldn&#039;t touch it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would start with DW and a toothbrush with the others, soaking for around a week or so and then cleaning with a little dishwashing soap, and then repeating with fresh DW. If after a month or two you don&#039;t see anymore improvement--and you&#039;re still not satisfied with their appearance, then try using a brass rod with one end filed into a point and a stereo microscope.</p><p><br /></p><p>Two points: 1) I often recommend using a brass bristle brush, but I wouldn&#039;t use one on your coins. Normally, they won&#039;t scratch bronze coins because brass is softer than bronze, but desert-patina coins often have very fragile patinas, so yes, a brass brush can leave scratches in the patina of some of your coins, especially the 4th coin with the two-Victories reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>2) Save the Helena (the first coin) for last. It has some great detail and is less common than the other three. Get a little practice in before attempting any clean on it; you don&#039;t want to ruin that one.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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