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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Oldhoopster, post: 2748701, member: 84179&quot;]There used be to a couple chat groups dedicated to cleaning ancients.&nbsp; You generally outlined the main methods.&nbsp; I preferred soaking in distilled water for about a week, brushing with stiff nylon bristled brush, change the water and repeat (for months) with an occasional workout with dental picks.&nbsp; Some people prefer pin vises or rose thorns&nbsp; instead of dental tools.&nbsp; I was never convinced that olive oil was any better than distilled water and it was a lot messier.</p><p><br /></p><p>Electrolysis works in some cases but you have to be careful or you&#039;ll completely ruin the coin. </p><p><br /></p><p>The level of success depends on the coin and the encrustation.&nbsp; No single technique works on everything and you may find that under the crust, the coin is too corroded to ID[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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