How do you clean a shield nickle?

[michigan michael]

What is the best method to cleaning a shield nickle? Thanks for any help.
MM

 

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[Monty]

Not with electrolysis! I ruined my one and only shield nickel doing that. Monty

 

[michigan michael]

Thanks Monty, I killed an Indian Cent that way too. I dont know if peroxide will hurt it either.

THX ~ MM

 

[stefen]

I use water and Cristina's tooth brush

 

[savant365]

I used vinegar and salt but I wasn't very happy after I did. It took the reddish color off of it but I lost a lot of detail too. It depends on what you prefer I guess. Here are pics of the one I cleaned.

 

[michigan michael]

Thanks Guys!

 

[michigan michael]

Solved

 

[dewcon4414]

Try ketchup... put it on both sides and leave it over night.

Dew