dennisbk77
Newbie
- Jun 12, 2019
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- Detector(s) used
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Teknetics Delta 4000
RM RICOMAX Pinpointer
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Brand new to MD and am curios what is the best way to clean a coin (any kind) to see its date? Thanks
Have to be careful with olive oil. I no longer use it, ruined several coins in the past. It darkens coppers to the point you can’t see the date or any detail. Olive oil is an acidic organic and corrosion begins unless neutralized. Mineral oil might be the better bet.Hello there!
Cleaning coins to see the date isn't too complicated. Try soaking the coin in olive oil for a few hours or a day. The oil itself will permeate whatever layer of gunk that may be obscuring the date, and also has a little bit of acidity to help as well. After that has set, get a soft or extra soft tooth brush and a little bit of baking soda and work it around the coin as if you were brushing your teeth; small circles. Rinse the coin in warm water, and you should have no problem seeing the date.
Thanks.