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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Nvb, post: 3587127, member: 99531&quot;]As others have mentioned, all ancient coins have been cleaned to some extent. Some collectors value bright, shiny coins but I personally prefer my coins to look old. That means some toning, the odd flan crack, and sometimes the odd encrustation as long as it doesnt obscure important details.</p><p>Just be very careful not to ruin a coin.</p><p>IMO the only things that are unacceptable are completely depatinating a bronze coin, and leaving behind scratches or surface degradation (on bronze or silver) from overly aggresive cleaning methods; mechanical or chemical.</p><p>This is a patient person&#039;s game, and for the most part I&#039;d say buy coins that are already in the state you would like.</p><p><br /></p><p>For what it&#039;s worth, my own experience in coin cleaning is limited. I have given a couple of silver coins a light lemon juice q-tip rub just to brighten and bring forward the high points. I am no expert thats for sure =)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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