Found a rare nickel! How do i preserve it?

[smf399]

I found this 1886 v nickel today and I learned that is a rare date for them. How do I preserve it?

 

[david680]

Nice find! I wouldn't do much at all to it!

 

[Silverseeker]

Nickels are the toughest to clean. I have destroyed many of them following internet suggestions. For any key or semi key date I would go no further than a gentle cleaning with soap and water. For the non rare varieties I have found that a very gentle rub with 000 steel wool leaves the patina intact while returning some detail. Be careful with that if you try.... as I have also ruined nickels learning this trick.

 

[mreese1849]

I found the same date earlier this year. Be very careful as I destroyed the v side of mine on accident. I was only using a toothebrush and water.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice! Thanks for sharing...

 

[testing123]

I'd leave it as is. In this state it is likely to be a detriment if cleaned.

 

[fongu]

Excellent find. I pitted up a 1912-V nickel I found using some of the advice from the internet. More my fault than theirs because I left it in the Worcestershire sauce overnight instead an hour.