Coin Cleaning

[Creek'n]

I'm new to this forum, and I'm sure you've all answered this a zillion times, but when I use the 'search' option, I'm still unable to find out how to clean old coins. Some of my finds are so crusted over that I honestly can't even tell what denomination they are or what country they're from. Any help would be great. Thanks y'all.

 

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[mlayers]

I use a rock tumble fill it half way with fish make sure you separate your pennies from the clad then put in about a cup of your coins and fill with water just above the coin level do not fill completely add a drop or two of dish soap seal and tumble around 2 hours check coins take out the one that looks good then if any needs more tumble then some more. One that is too nasty roll up in coin rolls and drop them off at the bank.

 

[kenstein]

I use a rock tumble fill it half way with fish .

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Click "Forum" up �� there. Scroll down �� to cleaning n preservation methods.
If I were to personally advise you, your microwave may explode.
Be careful. It's easy to devalue coins/relics.
Protect yourself as well.
GL
Peace ✌

 

[ironhorse]

I use a rock tumble fill it half way with fish make sure you separate your pennies from the clad then put in about a cup of your coins and fill with water just above the coin level do not fill completely add a drop or two of dish soap seal and tumble around 2 hours check coins take out the one that looks good then if any needs more tumble then some more. One that is too nasty roll up in coin rolls and drop them off at the bank.

Trout works good, bass is better

 

[coinman123]

I did a thread on that a while back.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/general-discussion/440247-cleaning-your-finds-coins-relics.html

Hope it helps.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I think instead of just "fish" he meant "fish tank gravel". I think?

 

[coinman123]

Time to report post as "Animal Abuse!" lol.

 

[villagenut]

Cleaning, or I should say too much cleaning on an old coin will remove a lot of detail that only the many years in the ground could give it. Sometimes the contrast of the higher relief areas are made better visible by the patina created from the soil. Especially on coins that are near "slick" condition. I like my coins dirty

 

[1shotwade]

NO! NO! You're supposed to use pirana! And the soap,it's just there so your coins don't smell! Get it right y'all!

Wade

 

[pepperj]

Trout works good, bass is better

I thought you'd use rock cod.

 

[ironhorse]

I thought you'd use rock cod.

Pffft!
everyone knows you use cod for cleaning buttons

 

[pepperj]

Time to report post as "Animal Abuse!" lol.

Is there a section for cold blooded vertebrate animals?

 

[pepperj]

Pffft!
everyone knows you use cod for cleaning buttons

Stupid me.

 

[ironhorse]

Stupid me.

No worries, it's an honest mistake
I was using perch , and messed some up real bad
I'm glad I was able to find a better method

 

[Creek'n]

Okay, I'll use 'Gold' Fish

 

[Creek'n]

So... I have no idea how I missed that. Ty.

 

[Creek'n]

You have some awesome finds. Thank you.

 

[Creek'n]

Thanks Charlie.... although if he has a giant tumbler, he could use catfish.... or some kind of bottom feeder. Maybe they eat the grime off the coins. Hmmmm, what a concept.
Very nice for you to try and help him. thx

 

[Creek'n]

Time to report post as "Animal Abuse!" lol.

Yep.... we need help in here! lol