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My First Attempt At Acetone Cleaning - 2 Large Cents. How Did I Do?

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Captain Jack
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@MikeF, just lipstick on a pig. These coins aren't worth much, better to test on junk coins than destroy MS coins....
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As I am new to this forgive me for asking. Does that not make the coin "cleaned", and in turn ruin the value?
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Does that not make the coin "cleaned"

In the numismatic world, "cleaning" a coin implies the use of a process that damages the coin, either chemically or mechanically. Acetone is an organic solvent and will only remove organic material adhered to the surface of the coin. Acetone will not interact with the metal or toning under normal circumstances so its use is considered to be "conservation".
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Silverwolf: The OP is doing this correctly. Not sure why you would recommend olive oil for non-dug coins...
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