Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Michael K, post: 4020642, member: 78298&quot;]<font size="4"><b><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/members/flowerbomb47.110195/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/members/flowerbomb47.110195/">Flowerbomb47</a></b></font>&nbsp; generally no, you do not clean, as you will only ruin the coin</p><p>and lower the value. Original patina is important, even if the coin looks dirty.</p><p>A dirty coin is better than a shiny coin which has been scrubbed and ruined.</p><p>For some coins you can let them sit in an acetone bath (glass jar with a lid)</p><p>and then gently rinse them off and this will free the coin of organic crud without</p><p>damaging the surface. But it&#039;s always better to let an expert do it until you are</p><p>ready to try it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in