To shine or not to shine...

[SilverFinger]

I have a few pieces of silver I've plucked from the ground. For the most part, they're in nice shape. I have no intentions of selling them and they're not worth that much. The best being a beautiful 1912 Barber dime but it's kinda milky and would look even better all nice and shined up. Question is, given that info, should I clean 'em up and shine 'em or leave them as is? Next question, what's a good silver polish that's safe to use and effective?
Thanks!

 

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[MrBling]

Wrights Silver Cream works well and is not too harsh
Comes in a blue and white container and can be found in the cleaning products section of many grocery stores

 

[Ricardo_NY1]

Don't do it man! Let them just be! They look so much better in their natural tone. If you have any bad silver that you want to clean up...........do a basic electro. Grab a plastic bowl, fill it up with water, and throw some tabelspoons of salt. Grab some aluminum paper, fold it and place the coin inside and throw that into the mix. Pull it out every 3-4 minutes and go over the coin lightly with a tissue or q-tip. This method works. Try it. Shining them up is going to give them a fake, whacky look. You want to keep that original silver tone!

 

[Sandman]

I won't clean any silver at all.