Any helpful suggestions as to a simple yet effective way to clean an old coin found on one of the beaches in Israel? Thanks.
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Alacrity Reputation: 199 See Alacrity's booth |
Dan
Do not put it any substance that contains
any acid. It will damage any coin.
Maybe this will help?
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Richard
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reksplace36 Reputation: 1267 See reksplace36's booth |
It probably depnends on what type of metal it is. For a copper penny, you can put it into Apple cider vinegar and it will clean it up some. I’m not sure how safe it would be though
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Alilbirdy2 Reputation: 84 See Alilbirdy2's booth |
If you are planning on selling it, your best bet is to NOT CLEAN IT! Cleaning an old coin will diminish the value of the coin.
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WhiskeyJack Reputation: 33 See WhiskeyJack's booth |
Apple cider vinegar IS an acid .
Take note of Reksplace and Whiskey Jack –
“If you are planning on selling it, your best bet is to NOT CLEAN IT! Cleaning an old coin will diminish the value of the coin.”
William.
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WilliamsTools Reputation: 113 See WilliamsTools' booth |
Yes don’t clean it at all. My brother has been an avid coin collector for over 30 years now and he says don’t clean it. Best of luck to you!
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IcedLilac Reputation: 32 See IcedLilac's booth |
Take your coin and soak in in olive oil. Depending on how bad it is you may need to let it soak for a long time. When you remove it from the oil, rinse with warm clear water and gently pat dry with a 100% cotton towel.
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Bighorsecoins Reputation: 186 See Bighorsecoins' booth |
I agree with bighorse coins but if you want to sell it on line I wouldn’t touch it, what Bighorsecoins, said is good, if your going to put it in your collection.
I’ve just sold some on the other auction and didn’t touch them they were truly dirty they were in the attic in this old farmhouse we bought about 6 years ago the house was built in 1860’s.
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okee50 Reputation: 12 See okee50's booth |
Yes Do Nothing it will decrease the value if you try to clean it!
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grayghost Reputation: 16 See grayghost's booth |
I have heard if you are going for resell, don’t clean coins.
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SandrasaCRE Reputation: 136 See SandrasaCRE's booth |
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GoGoMONTROSe Reputation: 427 See GoGoMONTROSe's booth |
I’d agree with most of the people who responded—don’t clean the coin! But, just to remove any surface ‘crud’ is becoming more acceptable…I heard the olive oil thing is OK. But avoid any scratching and/or rubbings—those ‘lines’ look horrible under the right light and magnifycation! Anywho, aren’t treasure coins worth more? On second thought—don’t do a thing to it!
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ravenstalin Reputation: 152 See ravenstalin's booth |
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