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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;houston_ray, post: 36155, member: 1943&quot;]You can try to improve an old copper coin by soaking it in olive oil for awhile, then using a green rose or holly thorn to remove dirt stuck inbetween the numerals or around the rim, etc.&nbsp; Old timers have done this for years.&nbsp; Then wash the coin off in warm water and pat it dry.&nbsp; I&#039;ve used a old soft toothbrush to gently rub the oil on the surface of the coin (don&#039;t scrub!), but some think this may be too harsh.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would only do this for circulated cents.&nbsp; If they are AU condition or better, then I would just leave them alone.</p><p><br /></p><p>The object is not to clean the coin, but simply remove some surface dirt or grime that has accumulated.&nbsp; The oil has a very gentle acidic nature to it.&nbsp; Sometimes it gives an improved look to the coin without changing the toning.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to try it, use some old cents worth about one cent first to test it out.</p><p><br /></p><p>Houston_Ray[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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