PLease Help The Little Newbie....OK so I am not so little !

[sniper-medic]

Just started detecting and found on my first day out seven wheat pennies and a few recent clad coins....What in your opinion is the best way clean up wheat pennies.....Or for that matter coins in general....Thanks for the advice!

Randy

 

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[Jeffro]

Depends on what exactly needs cleaning off of them. A soak in olive oil usually works for packed on dirt and grime. Cut a potato in half and place the wheatie in there, close it back up for a day or two, nastier crud will come off.

Any coin worth anything that you may want to sell someday, just leave it alone. If its worth enough, send it to a conservator.

Some use electrolysis on this forum, check out some of the posts in the preservation and cleaning section and you'll find out bunches!

 

[oldplacesnofinds]

Warm water and a soft toothbrush never hurt any coin. Start with that. Old coppers can be soaked in olive oil.