Cleaning A Silver 1964 JFK Half

I think the toning and tarnishing like this looks absolutely horrible too
with the ones I have found that are really dark, almost completely black
I simply would soak it in warm water
then pat it dry
then soak it
then pat it dry
A lot of garbage came off, no cleaning needed
just my opinion

I would just sell it for junk silver, they dont care how ugly it is!

I just wanted the coin to look a little nicer when I go through them.

I'll also try to soak it in warm water like slash suggested. If not, then I'll go out and find some E-Z-est.

I just didn't think that cleaning would devalue a coin which I believe the value is in the metal content of the coin.

I do appreciate everyone's opinion though - and they are all well received!

Thanks!

White vinegar will reduce some kinds of tarnish and is very effective at removing the greenish haze that forms on some silver-clad halves. Just a few minutes of soaking can make a big difference. You can heat the vinegar in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave before adding the coin; this will speed up the solvent action. For bullion-value coins like circulated 1964 Kennedy halves I see no downside in trying it. Just rinse with clean water afterward and pat dry.

And think of the fun you had playing with them! Sometimes I "conserve" my silver bullion coins as an enjoyable pastime.

I dip some of my junk silver in ammonia. Can get some of the dirt out of the devices. Can do wonders and doesn't mess the luster up. This is the perfect coin to experiment with. Test different dilution amounts as you get more 90%. Just don't let it set in too long. Don't use on copper as it will turn it pink.

Maine_Jim

I like using a good car polish, say nxt, and a microfiber cloth (new).