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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;fusiafinch, post: 651270, member: 18382&quot;]Well, think about it........ would you like to own a coin in AG grade (heavily worn) that is bright and shiny? Or an AG coin with natural brown toning, indicative of its age and handling? </p><p><br /></p><p>The only time I&#039;d clean a coin is if it has very unsightly ugly spots, or very dark toning (nearly black), or if its a shipwreck recovery or ancient coin with matted crud on it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Even if the case of unsightly spots, I&#039;d like to remove the spots without damaging the underlying natural patina. That&#039;s difficult. Cleaning coins to increase their value is an art.</p><p><br /></p><p>If the coin is so common and worn that cleaning wouldn&#039;t matter anymore, why would I want to own the coin? Sell (or melt) it for bullion and use the money for other purchases.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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