Coins Everywhere!

[Golightly]

Recently found a honey hole and have unearthed 40+ coins from all over the world. All before 1898. Oldest was a 1793 Silver Dollar. Question being, how do I or should I clean the coins? The copper and bronze coins have a thick green tarnish layer. Will come off with a finger nail. I just don't want to devalue them, but some of them you can't even tell what they are.

 

[Golightly]

 

[Rawhide]

First you need to be more discrete or someone will find your honey hole. Second, dont clean your coins, let the buyer do that if you intend to sell. Third now the coins are out of the ground, protect and secure the coins, some may be worth a lot of money. Good job

 

[Golightly]

I don't plan on selling so I want to get off the dirt and grime to see what I even have. The silver stuff cleans up easy. I haven't told a soul where I go and never will .

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net !!
Great finds and feel free to post pic of those coins you can't ID; we'll do our best to assist.
Don.........

 

[l.cutler]

Coins can be cleaned but it must be done properly. If you are not sure it is best not to do it yourself, it is easy to drastically reduce the value by improper cleaning. Never rub the dirt off, this will scratch the coin, a rinse in water and then pat dry, do not rub.

 

[cache finder]

So if they are circulated coins the best way is to take a pocket full of like coins and just keep them in your pocket for a month. Mine always come out great and they dont get dinged in value for "cleaning"

 

[CC-Hunter]

Quite a honey hole!

 

[PaDirtDigger]

I'm ready to see the 1793 silver dollar

 

[enamel7]

I'm ready to see the 1793 silver dollar

Me too!

 

[The Aluminum Monster]

More pics of everything please!

 

[Golightly]

I'm ready to see the 1793 silver dollar

 

[Mackaydon]

1793 Carlos IV (shown as IIII) 8 R standard weight was 26.75 grams; 40 mm diameter silver, .896 fine.
Don......

 

[Mackaydon]

Mexico: Maximiliano (Emperor) 1 peso coin; 37 mm diameter; silver, .9027 fine and either minted in Mexico City, San Luis Potosi or Guanajuato based on the reverse side mint mark (small o over large M; Pi, or Go.) Minted in Guanajuato and San Luis Potosi (1866); and in MC during 1866 and 1867.
A lot of history goes with that coin.
Don.....

 

[Mackaydon]

The 1808 does not appear to be Mexican.
The "G" should be spelled out: GRATIA; and the "IIII" would be to the left, not the right, of the king.
Can you post a pic of the reverse?
Don.....

 

[Mackaydon]

The 'radiant Liberty Cap' appears to be an 8R, minted in San Luis Potosi ('Pi'), assayer 'MR'; and minted in either 1892 or 1893 (the later, of greater value with about 1/3 the mintage); 39 mm diameter; silver .90278 pure.
Don.....

 

[SeabeeRon]

So, what are we thinking here, some kid grabbed his dad's coin collection or maybe a stash from a robbery?

 

[PaDirtDigger]

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Cool... Thanks for putting them up! AWESOME:thumbup:

 

[Golightly]

So, what are we thinking here, some kid grabbed his dad's coin collection or maybe a stash from a robbery?

The coins were scattered as if they fell. 20'x15' area. My guess was kids or possible fire because there was scattered coal. The mansion was built back in the 1920s and was a farm before that.

 

[dejapooh]

So if they are circulated coins the best way is to take a pocket full of like coins and just keep them in your pocket for a month. Mine always come out great and they dont get dinged in value for "cleaning"

Do not do this... You will lower the value of the coins.

soak in warm, soapy water. Rinse with cold fresh water. Repeat. Pat dry with a soft cloth (do not rub). Leave out to air dry. You will not get all of the crud off of it, but the crud is part of the history of the coin. Do not ruin their history.