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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sharkbait46737, post: 25273808, member: 146068&quot;]I see cleaning as a positive thing if done correctly. Anything that is on a coin that would cause degradation or further degradation should be removed.</p><p>As far as trying to restore or alter the look of the coin to “improve” the visual look of the coin should depend on the type of damage or patina and the historical and monetary value of each coin. I would also say that the skill level of the person attempting to restore the coin should be adequate.</p><p>That being said I can understand why you would not want to attempt to restore most coins. Most damage or patina cannot be removed without altering the surface of the coin, it’s part of the coin and its history and should be left alone.</p><p>I would say success on the one cent piece![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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