Took my 11 year old Niece and Nephew out for the 1st time..

[QuarterMaster]

After digging an undatable wheatie, several zinc pennies, a 1957 quarter and a whole lot of junk...My nephew found this 1972 1/2 dollar!
Whats the best way to clean this? Its in really good condition, even has all the ridges on the edge of the coin.

 

[jewelerguy]

toothbrush, soap and water. the color is from the nickel content rusting. you probably won't get the original color back unless you put it in a tumbler or use a mechanical polishing device

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[QuarterMaster]

toothbrush, soap and water. the color is from the nickel content rusting. you probably won't get the original color back unless you put it in a tumbler or use a mechanical polishing device

Worked like a charm thanks! I think we have 2 new detectorists on our hands now