cleaning

[johnomerta]

Improperly cleaning a coin by scrubbing it changes the value because it leaves tiny scrathes on the coin. So a cleaner or just soap and pat dry is ok....?

When is it ok? What is ok to remove? And will soap and water remove a the luster?

 

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[greg1186]

Cleaning a coin no matter what way or with what solution will bring it's value down tremendously. I suggest never cleaning a coin. But if you want it to be nice and shiny and do not mind the value of it dropping a lot. Then go for it. But most people here will advise you to never clean a coin.

 

[dejapooh]

Not an easy question... If the coin is Proof, don't touch it with anything. If it is uncirculated, you can probably use soap and warm water. Pat dry, and the odds are you will not significantly damage the coin. If it is circulated, soap and water is fine. Pat dry with a soft cloth. Never rub. If it has significant dirt (like a coin dug up), you can give it a bath in warm water and rinse. Never rub. If it has attached grime that you really want to remove, you can give it a bath, and use a Rose Thorn to try to remove the bits and pieces of gunk. I would not use anything more firm than that.

 

[johnomerta]

I had a Morgan with some glue or some thing and I was thinking about soaking it in some lemon juice or something. I dont know.

 

[greg1186]

I had a Morgan with some glue or some thing and I was thinking about soaking it in some lemon juice or something. I dont know.

post a pic... Don't clean with out checking on here. Need to know date and mint before you do anything... Otherwise you might ruin a key date

 

[johnomerta]

1903 no mint mark

 

[greg1186]

1903 no mint mark

a 1903 P Morgan is not a key date... If you choose to clean it will effect the value all around. However, since yours is not a key it won't create a huge fluctuation in price. Worst comes to worst... If you clean it and don't want it anymore, you can always sell
For spot price