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 Posted - 08/04/2008 : 10:26:31
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Would it be ok to polish rare coins with just a damp soft cloth, or would even just that be damaging?
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Ant
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 11:56:27
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| The best thing to do is leave them alone. I know, it's hard. Collectors with a lot of experience do sometimes wipe down their coins, but I leave that to the pros. |
Lovely dimes, the liveliest coin, the one that really jingles. --Truman Capote
Coins are the metallic footprints of the history of nations. --William H. Woodin |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 17:10:41
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When in doubt, leave it alone.
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Live free or die.
Plain and simple.
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your council or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen."
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scooter
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 17:53:30
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| if you have hundreds possibly housands of coins, why not see what you could do cleaning one.i say go for it |
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TenBears
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 18:37:53
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Originally posted by fhbob
Would it be ok to polish rare coins with just a damp soft cloth, or would even just that be damaging?
Your "rare" coins should be in some sort of holder so that you can't even touch them. Polishing a rare coin, a true numismatic piece, should be out of the question.
Now, if you have some older coins with little numismatic value, that isn't in an AU or mint state condition, go polish the heck out of it. Make it all nice and shiny. |
"Rich," the Old Man said dreamily, "is not baying after what you can't have. Rich is having the time to do what you want to do. Rich is a little whiskey to drink and some food to eat and a roof over your head and a fish pole and a boat and a gun and a dollar for a box of shells. Rich is not owing any money to anybody, and not spending what you haven't got." Robert Ruark
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...-----still taunted
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longhorn
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 19:00:14
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Would it be ok to polish rare coins
First, what do you mean by rare coins? The 1909 s vdb penny with a mintage of around 484k wouldn't be considered rare by most numistmatists, although becacause of high demand its certainly a valuable coin. Personally, I don't think I have a single coin in my collection which could actually be considered rare. So if you have a coin that is rare or even scarce please don't risk damageing it by polishing.
However, if you have common coins, and most of them are, then experiment carefully, understanding that you are much more likely to decrease a coins value than to improve it. |
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 21:28:39
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| Maybe the words polish and rare were out of place. I just have some morgan dollars and a few indian head pennies that I would like to clean off some of the dirt. I was going to use a microfiber cloth (the kind used to prevent scratching cars) and just some tap water, or maybe distilled. I mean they aren't really too valueable now, but when I'm going to retire in 45 years or if I pass them down to my kids they might be worth somthing. |
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TenBears
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 08/04/2008 : 22:29:17
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Originally posted by fhbob
Maybe the words polish and rare were out of place. I just have some morgan dollars and a few indian head pennies that I would like to clean off some of the dirt. I was going to use a microfiber cloth (the kind used to prevent scratching cars) and just some tap water, or maybe distilled. I mean they aren't really too valueable now, but when I'm going to retire in 45 years or if I pass them down to my kids they might be worth somthing.
Original Coca-Cola will work wonders on that Morgan. Soak it overnight and then flip it in the morning. Wash with soap and water the next evening, and there won't be any dirt or grime left. Some of the tarnish will remain, but the coke even works on tarnish some. A vinegar and salt bath will remove all tarnish from that Indian Head in just a minute or two and will also brighten the coin. Be prepared, however, the coin will look "cleaned." |
"Rich," the Old Man said dreamily, "is not baying after what you can't have. Rich is having the time to do what you want to do. Rich is a little whiskey to drink and some food to eat and a roof over your head and a fish pole and a boat and a gun and a dollar for a box of shells. Rich is not owing any money to anybody, and not spending what you haven't got." Robert Ruark
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...-----still taunted
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jpf231
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 08/05/2008 : 11:05:45
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| I clean my junk silver with baking soda and warm water betweek the fingers rubbing in a circular motion. Shine's 'em right up. |
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jpf231
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 08/06/2008 : 19:41:32
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| Only the Polish polish - sorry couldn't resist - I'm not an anti-Polite - HAH LOL - I kill me. |
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