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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;crystalk64, post: 31842, member: 1873&quot;]The only method I would attempt, if I had to do something, would be to drop a few drops of MS70 coin cleaner on the coin from a Q-Tip (never touch the coin with the Q-Tip) and then rinse immediately. Carefully, I say CAREFULLY, pat dry...EVER SO GENTLY...without moving in any direction. I have had this work many many times but can&#039;t over state the fact one can not move anything while drying the coin. Proofs will scratch immediately so a simple pressure, without any movement will dry the water from rinsing and the smudge should disappear. MS70 coin cleaner seems to be a well kept secret by a great number of collectors and dealers but I don&#039;t understand why? If a collector MUST clean a coin, for one reason or another, why not at least give everyone an honest opportunity to do it right? Now don&#039;t get me wrong as I SELDOM ever try to clean a coin but once in a great while something will cross my hands that most definitely needs help. It, in my opinion, is best to use a 10 or 20 power loupe, in advance, to see what you are up against as many times the damage is already done. We have to face the facts that some collectors can and will clean coins and I would much rather see them attempt this than use a toothbrush and toothpaste![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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