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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GSDykes, post: 2175258, member: 73321&quot;]I have only cleaned a few ancients. If it has debris on it, follow PishPash and Dougsmit advice. I use a wooden toothpick to pick off some junk. Then soak in distilled H20, which can be hastened by boiling. Then gently scrub with toothbrush. Dry.&nbsp; Then soak in high quality olive oil for as long as it takes, even months! Patience is the key. The olive oil works slowly, but it works. Copper coins and bronze will retain some green, but most surface debris will fall off or be dissolved in the oil.</p><p>Also, experiment on junk. Play around with vinegar and ammonia, explore acids, and WD-40. Do your tests on copper, bronze, aluminum, and other metals. Keep track of what you learn. Read articles published on the net by those folks who recover coins from ship wrecks, their knowledge and advice is valuable. Even sites where those who use &quot;metal detectors&quot; gather and discuss techniques can be useful.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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