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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Gil-galad, post: 1672112, member: 44154&quot;]I think he means from now on use olive oil on future uncleaned coins that you purchase.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to darken those OP coins up a bit, you can soak in a non-acidic oil for a couple of weeks, it may also add a layer of protection to the metal.</p><p><br /></p><p>When you use olive oil to clean coins, it will darken the patina some. Some people prefer to use distilled water for the initial cleaning and then use toothpicks and sometimes tools like needles and dental picks.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;Yes, a month or two. The slower the better. It pays to have patience when cleaning ancient coins. They were in the ground for more than a thousand years in most cases. A month or two is relatively quick in comparison.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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