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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;houston_ray, post: 569859, member: 1943&quot;]Fred, I wrote a relatively long post about &quot;wiping&quot; coins awhile back.&nbsp; The electrons are still likely floating around this site somewhere.&nbsp; Got a whole lot of opinions on that post.&nbsp; Here&#039;s mine:</p><p><br /></p><p>First and foremost, these are your coins and certainly you should handle them in the way that generates the most enjoyment for you.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I have been a collector for many years.&nbsp; I believe of late there has been too much angst over handling and preserving old coins, particularly circulated coins (AU and below).&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Let&#039;s be clear: harsh cleaning, polishing, abrasion, whizzing, etc. is out.&nbsp; That destroys the value of an old coin.&nbsp; Nor would I touch anything purported to be MS62 or better.&nbsp; Leave it alone.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, I believe the hand-wringing over coins dipped in acetone to remove PVC residue, gently using olive oil to preserve coins (particularly copper: this has been an old timers&#039; trick for many many years), and even gently &quot;wiping&quot; a coin to remove loose residue or film is fine.&nbsp; I&#039;ve even used a holly leave thorn to gently pick dirt out from an old coin that been in a box or rusty storage, etc.&nbsp; (Another trick from old timers). </p><p><br /></p><p>Kind Regards</p><p>Houston_Ray[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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