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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Drusus, post: 513765, member: 6370&quot;]I see...you dont get out much I guess because there are people rubbing coins with cotton all over Forum Ancient Coins...some use brushes and picks and some of those coins are going for huge sums!! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> But I agree that probably in the circles you are entrenched in...people DO think a light rub with a soft cotton cloth could actually harm metal...I have seen much stranger assertions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Its all about common sense which some numismatist completely lack I have found...like saying its best not to tell a person how to conserve a coin that needs help with the outrageous reason given...to protect the coin...Knowledge sharing at its best and common sense cannot be found....or just no advice to give.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I wont argue with you endlessly about some of the things you say, it would be a full time job...people can believe a guy on a coin forum or they can believe the British Museum who handles some of the most valuable rare and historically important coins in existence. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have to say I couldnt help laughing when you said that they (museums) do not worry about the value of their coins. Their coins are some of the most valuable in the world and collectors would be trampling over each other for just a chance to own one of the specimens they house....as if a little wax or polishing would change this <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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