Indian Head penny
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Tho some frown on it, put some baking soda on two fingers with IH in between and gently rub the penny with a little warm water for 30 - 60 seconds. Rinse in distilled water if you have it. Be sure to get all the loose stuff off first. It's worked for me for IH's and Silver coins. I have an 1891 IH in my gallery that I thought was roached, but one time with this method, and I couldn't believe it. Good Luck!
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Acetone soak to loosen crud.
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some pictures of the condition would help in giving advice.
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amonia. BUT GO SPARINGLY (on the time length of dips/soaks) as it can over-do it and leave the coin with a "burnished" appearance. Practice on some cruddy wheaties first.
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Thank you for all the suggestions. I think i'll try the olive oil first. As far as pictures go, me and technology have never really gotten along with each other. So I promised i would leave it alone if it would leave me alone!
I have had good results tumbling with sand a little dish soap.
I tumbled this copper for almost 3 weeks
Good Luck
Pete
