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  1. Sep 25, 2008, 07:06 AM
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    MayberryMonte
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    Cleaning Coins

    Since I know what "clad" is now, what's the best way to clean them(coins) to see the date? Steel wool? Dremmel? Acid?
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  2. Sep 25, 2008, 07:31 AM #2
    Blacksheep
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    Re: Cleaning Coins

    Try this thread

    http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/board,70.0.html
    "Carelessness, overconfidence and arrogance are our greatest enemies."
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  3. Sep 25, 2008, 07:35 AM #3
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    Re: Cleaning Coins

    If it is normal clad..I use a tumbler. Does a pretty good job.
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  4. Sep 25, 2008, 07:40 AM #4
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    Re: Cleaning Coins

    vinegar
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  5. Sep 25, 2008, 04:37 PM #5
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    Re: Cleaning Coins

    Spit
    TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!

    'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
    How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
    A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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  6. Sep 25, 2008, 04:38 PM #6
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    Re: Cleaning Coins

    Everything you ever wanted to know about cleaning everything is in the "cleaning and preservation" section of the forum.


    -Buckleboy
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    1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
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    A 17?? One Real
    1819 Token/Jeton
    Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
    Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
    FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
    1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
    1892 Barber Dime
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    1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
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    Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
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    Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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  7. Sep 26, 2008, 06:07 AM #7
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    Re: Cleaning Coins

    *ONLY FOR JUNK COINS* Taco Bell gives away free coin cleaner. They think it's hot sauce.

    Chip V.
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  8. Oct 13, 2008, 02:47 AM #8
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    Coke Cola?
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