How do you all clean your pennies?

treasurefiend

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Goio

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Hi TF,

I always check the mint mark before I clean my wheats and if they are commom wheats then I use a brass brush. I also like to leave some dirt on them, it gives them character!! :icon_farao:

Check this out, good reading!! :thumbsup: http://www.hdwt.net/clean.html
 

dirtyJohn

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Get a rock tumbler ($20 at Harbor freight) and get some aquarium gravel fill the tub halfway with the gravel then put enough cold water in to cover the rocks by 1/2 an inch then add vinegar and salt. Let it tumble for a few hours and you'll be amazed how clean they turn. I do all my clad that way but not anything valuable although it seems to not be very abrasive .
 

mastereagle22

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I use potatoes. Cut them into slices big enough for the penny to fit into and then leave them for a while. Check on them every few hours.

You can also use and SOS pad, they make them with Lemon now, as long as they aren't key dates or anything.
 

Lowbatts

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Thumbler's tumbler for all the common stuff. Until I find super wheatie they all go through the same tumbling. A little soap, some playground sand from the backyard and water. About 45 minutes a load and it's all good. Indians I use electrolysis, sonic cleaner, olive oil, all depends on the amount and type of crud on the coin.
 

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