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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pishpash, post: 2749996, member: 71514&quot;]I began by buying uncleaned lots from ebay.&nbsp; I would say that I&nbsp; would be lucky to find one decent coin in about 50.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are no shortcuts to cleaning.&nbsp; Patience is your friend.&nbsp; I don&#039;t like olive oil.&nbsp; It darkens the patina and is gunky.&nbsp; Distilled water or de-ionised water is the best bet.&nbsp; Leave to soak.&nbsp; Leave the container somewhere handy where you can give it a shake once or twice, or thrice a day.&nbsp; Change the water when it becomes cloudy.&nbsp; Brush every few days.&nbsp; Some encrustations will take months and months to &quot;soften&quot;.&nbsp; Stay away from sharp implements if you are not experienced.&nbsp; Brass brushes WILL damage the patina.&nbsp; Electrolysis kits belong in the bin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cleaning to begin with is a great education.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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