Shes 94, ugly and wont clean up--------

[Blind Squirrel]

She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

But she's mine. My oldest coin to date (started in Apr) I can't seem to get that crust looking buildup off the coin, might try electrolysis to see if that helps. Any other ideas would be appreciated. Thanks for looking and HH BS

 

[sirlostalot]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

I clean my silver by soaking it in amonia.

 

[Michellets]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

Was bit near water? Maybe near a driveway and salt corroded the surface, or maybe both... it's still nice! HH M

 

[mlayers]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

Try vinager. Soak awhile take out wash off. See how she looks may have to soak some more.....

 

[Whydah]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

Baking SODA will do it and it won't scratch at all

 

[Mr Tuff]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

nice silver MR TUFF

 

[Nate in Ohio]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

I wonder if you blowtorched it and then tapped it on the edge or something...that may be a very bad idea for silver lol...I've done it nicely for crusty bronze/copper. Either way, you still have a barber dime, and I've found worse!

 

[soupie]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

A Big ConGrats on your oldest find to date...
Now on to the seated
HH Soup

 

[Nana40]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

ohhhh...I just wanna sit here with a toothpick and flake that crusty stuff off. Congrats on that oldie! Love the Barbers~

Nana

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

I'd say electrolysis will do.

Nice find !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

ive used an old toothbrush and toothpaste.... makes it shine and leaves the coin minty fresh.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

Still a barber and silver. Found one earlier this fall that was ugly and stained too. I don't now hy some of the barber coins become that way

 

[Maineac]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

anyother tip I just learned,and it works great is to put your silve on tin foil, wrap the sides of the foil so in makes a small bowl. Put your silver
in it and add lemon juice. Sounds funny, but works well.

Congrats on your find.

 

[jrandy]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

She's a beaut, Try 50/50 vinigar water 24 hrs in and take a looksee.

 

[treasurehound]

Re: She's 94, ugly and won't clean up--------

put some hydrogen proxide in small bowl and microwave to a boil. Drop coin in and check on every few minutes. You may had to repeat process but it will take the crud off. Some coins are so encrusted that nothing seems to work. You still have a nice barber. Congrats on your find.