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GRR Valued Member United States 310 Posts	Posted 06/26/2012 10:31 pm I've never "cleaned" nor "conserved" a coin, but I've found a few variety coins in circulation that I may get graded mostly for the convenient storage and attribution. What can I do without getting a details grade? Acetone? Mineral oil? Verdi-care? I know that pretty much any brushing, rubbing, etc is a no-no. Any harsh cleaners that effect luster or tone, or are abrasive are a no-no Dellers darkener would seem to be a no-no, etc. I don't want to do anything to change the luster, surface or tone. I do want to be able to safely remove dirt, grease, and pretty sterilize the coin for my collection without getting a details grade. What are my options. what's ok, and what a no-no as far as TPG ers go? Report this Post to the Staff

Sap Moderator Australia 16816 Posts	Posted 06/27/2012 01:13 am Quote: What can I do without getting a details grade? I don't want to do anything to change the luster, surface or tone. Those two statements go together; anything that perceptibly alters lustre, surface or toning is likely to be detectable. With regard to your three suggested options: Acetone - completely harmless to coins, when used carefully. Should have no problems. Do a forum search for "acetone" for more info on how and when to use it. Mineral oil - also harmless, though pointless. They'd reject any coin with a foreign substance smeared all over it, such as paint, varnish or oil, so you'd need to get the oil off again before sending it in (acetone ought to be good for that). You don't really want to be putting anything on the coin that detectably stays on there. Verdi-Care - I think the definitive answer is still "maybe". You'd need to check the Verdi-Care thread for discussion on the TPG's reaction to treated coins; some were passed, some were not. Verdi-Care is intended to leave BadThad's trademarked compound on the surface. Deep in that thread (page 24) he states: Quote: I recommend rinsing the upper layer off with water, then acetone before submission because a skilled grader will mistake the coin as being oiled, which will get it rejected. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 06/27/2012 10:10 pm There is no "definitive" answer because some time they will detail a coin even if NOTHING has been done to it. I would say that your best chance for getting a coin through would be acetone, then Verdi-care. Mineral oil stands a fair chance of being nailed. Report this Post to the Staff
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