Cleaning a large sent

[stewielouie]

Dug a nice 1852 large cent today, what is the best way to clean it up? I will show pics after the cleanup along with other finds.

 

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[oldsalty19]

try olive oil........go to the forum for cleaning things.....lots of info there

 

[hamiddetecting]

Can you clean it with Soda and aliminium in water. Congratulations!

 

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[BobinSouthVA]

heat some Hydrogen Peroxide for a min in the microwave, then let the coin soak in that. Best method for coppers. (don't heat coin in the microwave)

 

[stewielouie]

Thanks Bob, I just read a post from Don In SJ on cleaning coppers, his advice peroxide heated also.

 

[lost hunter]

heat some Hydrogen Peroxide for a min in the microwave, then let the coin soak in that. Best method for coppers. (don't heat coin in the microwave)

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