How Do You Clean Sacagawea (Dug) Coin?

[AC1955]

Found a Sacagawea coin about 4" deep in a field. Very dark color. What's best method to clean it? I use ammonia for clad coins and vinegar for coppers. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

Anita

 

[sonofadigger]

I use baking soda and warm water

 

[AC1955]

Thanks. Will give that a try.

Anita

 

[AC1955]

Guess I should have asked if there is any cleaning method that will restore the "gold" color to the coin. I tried the baking soda and water, it cleaned the crud off, but the coin is still a blackish copper color. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Anita

 

[PYRATE]

Take it to the bank and trade it for a shiny one

 

[got2dig]

If you have a gold coin it will be gold. I think it will. can someone help.

 

[AC1955]

Ran it through my tumbler with amonia/water and other clad coins. It lightened up and now has a gold tint. It is definitely a different color from the silver colored coins. I guess this is the best it will get, but at least it's clean now.

Thanks for your answers.

Anita

 

[sonofadigger]

Ran it through my tumbler with amonia/water and other clad coins. It lightened up and now has a gold tint. It is definitely a different color from the silver colored coins. I guess this is the best it will get, but at least it's clean now.

Thanks for your answers.

Anita

At least it will still spend the same

 

[wheatfinder13]

Good