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<p>[QUOTE="Pishpash, post: 2477551, member: 71514"]Some of the encrustation should come off the obverse. I would tend to leave the reverse alone. You could use distilled water, or you could try the olive oil and lemon juice method.</p><p><br /></p><p>In a pan of simmering water, put a small container containing some olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Drop in the coin and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or so. Keep an eye on it. Take it out periodically, brush and put it back in. Repeat until you are satisfied.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Pishpash, post: 2477551, member: 71514"]Some of the encrustation should come off the obverse. I would tend to leave the reverse alone. You could use distilled water, or you could try the olive oil and lemon juice method. In a pan of simmering water, put a small container containing some olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Drop in the coin and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or so. Keep an eye on it. Take it out periodically, brush and put it back in. Repeat until you are satisfied.[/QUOTE]
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