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<p>[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 4363273, member: 101855"]Most collectors like their coins the way your find them in circulation, with the toning, and maybe a little dirt on them. That said removing lots of dirt is acceptable, but NEVER rub. Soak and patting dry is the only way to go. You could use a toothpick very carefully. Old time collectors talked about rose thorns.</p><p><br /></p><p>By in large it is better to leave coins alone. Removing tarish from a ciruclated coin usually is a disaster. At a minimum, you need to start with a Choice Almost Uncirculated piece, and it takes to trained eye to know then is appropriate.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 4363273, member: 101855"]Most collectors like their coins the way your find them in circulation, with the toning, and maybe a little dirt on them. That said removing lots of dirt is acceptable, but NEVER rub. Soak and patting dry is the only way to go. You could use a toothpick very carefully. Old time collectors talked about rose thorns. By in large it is better to leave coins alone. Removing tarish from a ciruclated coin usually is a disaster. At a minimum, you need to start with a Choice Almost Uncirculated piece, and it takes to trained eye to know then is appropriate.[/QUOTE]
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