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Valued Member
United States
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Hey guys, I've been going through rolls and rolls of pennies because I want to try and fill a whole book of wheat pennies. Here's the deal, I came across this, and I know that its not a super rare date, I just know that coins are graded on a basic general principal, how well the coin looks for the age it is. For instance, if I had this MS? 1956 Wheat penny I want to try and keep it in this condition for as long as possible because one day itll be worth a lot more than today. It does have a little black smutz on the botom right below Lincolns jacket. Any suggestions on how to clean these and preserve this coin forever? I mean is it worth the PGCS or NGC? Thanks.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Serbia (Srbija)
576 Posts |
First  to CCF There are collectors who like their coins as clean as possible but many others dont clean their coins at all. I advice you not to clean your coins. Dont even wash them, there is big possibility that you will do more harm to coin then good. Coins are made of different metals and they tend to get in worse condition as time passes. Sometimes collectors use various methods to slow this corrosion process down. I use nut oil (Im not sure how you call it in USA, its used for hair) This oil slows down corrosion process for copper and bronze coins but it can be used for other metals. Down side is that even when you put it on coin and clear it with rag coin will still be greasy for a while. Greetings |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I would put the coin in a 2x2 and use scotch tape on the 3 open sides to stop air from getting in. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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A small screw coin capsule should do the trick!
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Valued Member
United States
333 Posts |
Soaking the coin in acetone should help to remove any grime without damaging it. After that, placing the coin in an airtite capsule should do an adequate job of protecting the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8515 Posts |
He wants to put it in an album. If its corrosion, get some Verdi-Care and stop the corrosion from destroying your coin. Because it will.
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Valued Member
 United States
216 Posts |
Well a coin like this doesn't necessarily have to go into my album. If its this clean id rather clean it properly and store in so it'll stay this good looking forever.
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Colles...You can always use varithane as some one did with my coin below...It will never corrode.. BUT, I don't know how to remove it without hurting the coin...? 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just put it in a 2x2 or in your Album. It is rather a not to expensive coin and should stay as is for a long time. Of course there are methods to preserve it completely.  I did this to make sure they all stay like they were for a long, long time. If you put it in a 2x2, that too should make it last for a long time but it would still be only worth a few dollars in about 10 to 20 years. Don't bother attempting to clean it or send it to PCGS or NGC. That too would be sort of a waste of money. |
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United States
216 Posts |
Well then I guess the 2x2 it is....I'll acetone it and put it in that. I've must have found 3 1956 D's by now anyway do I'll be able to fill my album.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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, Colles! Absolutely not worth slobbing. Even if it was, over time the palm prints you just put on both sides would show up. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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wert- Quote:
You can always use varithane as some one did with my coin below...It will never corrode..
BUT, I don't know how to remove it without hurting the coin...? Pure acetone. |
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
biggfredd...You think that would work..?
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
Wouldn't know why not, acetone works on lacquers, glues, paint...
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If acetone doesn't work try Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) It will also remove things like paint/lacquers without affecting the metal.
After treatment you will want to store it in a very dry environment
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