IH, V Nickel, Barber and two mysterious coins

[lostlake88]

The V nickel is an 1895, unfortunatly I ruined it. Any ideas how to clean that Indian? Found these plus some wheaties with pointdlr today.

 

[toolman61]

Nice finds,awesome!! Please tell me what you did to ruin the v nickle so I won't make the same mistake!! Good luck with the i'ding and cleaning of IH! HH Tom

 

[hogge]

Heat peroxide in the microwave until it comes to a boil. (about 1/2" or so) Drop coin in. Repeat for other side. Repeat as neaded. If some stuff still remains after acouple of times...Use warm water and dish liquid with a "soft" toothbrush to finish the job. This proceedure DOES NOT HURT THE COIN OR IT'S VALUE. Works great.

 

[tymcmurray]

I believe I found your Chinese coins.
Without seeing the back, I would guess
Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795).
Look at this link. Plese let me know.

http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...42-ca1&desc=Chinese Empire/Republic Cash - Ch

 

[daytondigger]

Nice finds. Nickels are tough to clean without making them worse. I found an 1886 V nickel, which is a good one, in XF plus(wear wise). I cleaned it with soap and water and then rubbed it with some ashes. That was recommended to me and made the coin look less red and more acceptable to look at. I haven't tried the peroxide on copper yet, but I will try it.