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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Steve E, post: 35456, member: 2147&quot;]It&#039;s a pretty safe bet that when everyone started collecting, they considered cleaning coins.&nbsp; Not to deceive anyone but just because they thought they looked better thus would be worth more.&nbsp; Experience teaches everyone what and what not to do.&nbsp; The beauty in coins is the way they develop that wonderful patina as they age, each one developing its own unique &quot;golden age&quot;. To alter or stop that natural occurance is deemed &quot;criminal&quot; with the majority of coin collectors.&nbsp; You will find this applies to almost any metal collectible or antique.&nbsp; Sort of like quitting smoking.... ignore the temptation long enough and eventually it will go away![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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