1899 barber quarter

[Mltoys]

So, should I clean this or no ?
If so what do you suggest.

 

[xr7ator]

She sure has seen better days. It is very cool just like it is. Not sure if I would try or not. Couldn't hurt to boil some peroxide and see what the bubbles can do. Maybe sprinkle a little oxyclean powder on it while in the peroxide bath. Then, Q tips to clean it up. I don't know.....she's pretty dark.

 

[A2coins]

Depends on its value all coins found dug are considered environmentally damaged which ruins the value from the gate up to you Coin collectors are a picky lot one blemish seen through a telescopic lens will de value a coin considerably this is why not many people collect coins lol


I like the dug look

 

[cudamark]

The photo is a bit blurry. Is it an "O" or "S" mint? Looks like a lot of wear, so, it might not hurt the value to clean it.

 

[Mltoys]

The photo is a bit blurry. Is it an "O" or "S" mint? Looks like a lot of wear, so, it might not hurt the value to clean it.

It is an O mint

 

[cudamark]

Personally, I'd clean it. It's maybe a $10-15 coin, so, it's not going to lose much if any value. I'd soak it a while in vinegar and rub it with baking soda until I got the look I wanted.

 

[Mltoys]

Thank you, I will give it a try.

Personally, I'd clean it. It's maybe a $10-15 coin, so, it's not going to lose much if any value. I'd soak it a while in vinegar and rub it with baking soda until I got the look I wanted.

 

[ExcalSam]

I saw in another post where the poster took a small container and placed aluminium foil in the bottom. Sprinkled about a tablespoon of baking soda on the aluminium foil. Placed a coin in and poured boiling water over it. Seemed to clean it up pretty quickly with no fuss.

 

[Dozer D]

I doubt if this would even grade as a Good or V Good, so if you plan on keeping it just for the SILVER, then polish it up to the max, make a conversation piece out of it, in your pocket.

 

[Mltoys]

Think I will clean it up and send to my son.