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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;andrew289, post: 916232, member: 6463&quot;]Pre-cleaning a darkened (chocolate or toned) coin does aid in the readability of newly pressed design and the flattened side. Depending on the level of detail. Obviously, cleaning a coin without anything wrong with the surface would make no difference squashed or not squashed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Season collectors know to use only coins pre-1981 (1982 has some zinc coated that the commoner might not be able to identify by sight). I have a coffee can full of 1941&#039;s that use and I never clean them before squashing. I want to keep the vintage chocolate brown color after they are squashed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Seasoned collectors also know that if you put the coin in with Lincoln&#039;s head on the right, you will have the design pressed on the reverse and the obverse will be flattened; thus leaving a readable date on the flat back surface of your squashed penny.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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