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VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 10/05/2012 6:45 pm Managed to win a small lot of decent looking bronzes and some came partially cleaned. Not that that's a bad thing; they were all attributable. I can tell that these coins have potential to look even better with their dirt cleaned off. Now, I know the usual tools and a few methods, but I want to make sure I am cleaning these the right way, and not damaging the patina, detail, by discoloring it, etc. in the process. So, by looking at the photos, what would be the best/safest way(s) to clean these coins? Thanks. Coin #1 Coin #2 (I think this may have a very slight bit of silvering on the obverse, under the left arm and around the F in right field) Coin #3 Edited by VisigothKing 10/05/2012 6:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Eng5858 Pillar of the Community United States 1316 Posts	Posted 10/05/2012 6:55 pm I'm no expert but I've been cleaning since Jan... get a cup pour in pure Virgin olive oil, drop them in, get a tooth brush, brush them ever other day till you get desired out come, it may take mts. take pic'c every few weeks to see your progress... Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 10/05/2012 6:59 pm Quote: pure Virgin olive oil Won't it darken the last 2 coins? (the first can't really get any darker lol) Kind of trying to avoid that if I can, which is one reason why I have distilled water. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 10/05/2012 7:03 pm Distilled water and lots of time is safer. Report this Post to the Staff
Eng5858 Pillar of the Community United States 1316 Posts	Posted 10/05/2012 7:05 pm You know some say it darkens coin, I haven't had it darken any yet... but i'd try distilled water and brush them ever other day and see what happens... Report this Post to the Staff
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