Need opinions on coin!

[SCDigginWithAK]

Ok so on December 28, 2012 I dug an 1832 Capped Bust Half Dime. Ever since then I haven't even washed the dirt off and it's been a coin mount (2x2). Should I take it out and run it under water and get the dirt off? You can't see the front with the dirt on it. Would there be any harm in doing this after 9 months? I'm thinking about putting it in a slab. I would love to see it without the dirt! Should I do this or not? It was my first silver.

 

[BC1969]

Nice find, I doubt washing it will hurt it or its value with that hole in it.

Mike

 

[wingmaster]

Let it soak in water first since it's dry dirt to loosen it up some, then just put under the sink and let the running water take the dirt off. Even with a coin that's worth money simply taking the dirt off won't hurt the value and is still considered uncleaned, just don't rub it with the dirt on it as that will put fine scratches on the coin and don't use any cleaning compounds just plain water and leave any oxidation that it has on it. HH

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Let it soak in water first since it's dry dirt to loosen it up some, then just put under the sink and let the running water take the dirt off. Even with a coin that's worth money simply taking the dirt off won't hurt the value and is still considered uncleaned, just don't rub it with the dirt on it as that will put fine scratches on the coin and don't use any cleaning compounds just plain water and leave any oxidation that it has on it. HH

Would it take some details away? Just wondering thanks!

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Hell of a First Silver....Nice find man

 

[CoilyGirl]

That's a nice coin but Im wondering if just brushing it with a dry toothbrush first might be the best solution?

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Hell of a First Silver....Nice find man

Thanks. That's why I don't wanna ruin it haha

 

[mercury1]

SCD, what a great first silver you found. As others have advised and I agree, soak it in water and then rinse. A very soft tooth brush would be ok also I think. It's a nice coin but perhaps because of the hole, it would be less of a concern to gently clean it. If it were my coin I would try to clean it up. If you do, throw a pic up so we can see how it turns out. HH

 

[luvsdux]

If you just want to clean it and intend to keep it for yourself, you probably can do pretty much what you want. Within reason of course.
luvdux