Cleaning wheaties

[smokeythecat]

Ok, it has to be posted here 1,000 times, but that doesn't mean I could find it. Your suggestion for cleaning Wheaties and Indian Heads?

 

[Honest Samuel]

Very carefully with warm water with dish soap with a soft cloth. Try it with coins worth face value first.

 

[smokeythecat]

I think the 1926 is the oldest.....Thanks.

 

[Dave Rishar]

Check the dates and mint marks online. Are they worth anything? Start there.

 

[smokeythecat]

1902 Indian, 1911, 1918. 1926, 1936, 1944 x 4, 1946

 

[Loco-Digger]

I only clean non valuable coins. For IHP's I used warm soapy water and a soft bristled tooth brush. Once they dry I do a dry cleaning with toothpicks in order to get into the nooks and crannies. this leaves the patina, I am certain it will work on wheats also. If there are any large encrustations on the coin, I recommend a soak in the oil. I prefer mineral oil since it does not darken the coin as much as EVOO.

 

[Crappies-n-Coins]

I check dates, and toss in tumbler. Majority are worth more for scrap than face value (and no, I don't scrap them, just sayin')

1909-1982 Lincoln Copper Penny Melt Value - Coinflation

 

[mick56]

They all go for a tumble.

 

[Old Dude]

Some mild electrolysis can help 'em if they aren't flaking. If they are, no point trying anything.