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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Cherd, post: 1436293, member: 24754&quot;]I assume that you are talking about my cent? I purchased it in an NGC Unc Details (Improperly cleaned) holder and cracked it out. I am not exactly sure how it was cleaned. I do not actually clean coins myself, I just buy them. They are less expensive and, in my opinion, more attractive. Just realize that if you clean your coin you will be putting it into that &quot;less expensive&quot; category.</p><p><br /></p><p>Like I said, I&#039;m not sure how it was cleaned. But, I think that getting an even color distribution like that involves completely stripping the oxidized layer from the entire coin (by soaking in vinegar for instance), and then artificially re-toning the coin to the desired color with an appropriate chemical bath or treatment. I personally wouldn&#039;t recommend trying something like this on a coin of significance. Let somebody else make that mistake, and then buy their devalued coin. There are plenty of cleaned coins out there already.</p><p><br /></p><p>Edit: Could you post a picture of the coin? I&#039;d be curious to see what you are talking about.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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