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Pillar of the Community
Serbia (Srbija)
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Just got new coin for my collection. Its 2 leva 1941 Bulgaria made of iron. Should I clean it and how?  |
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Pillar of the Community
 Serbia (Srbija)
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... the other side of the coin is much more corroded.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Being of iron, I do not think there ia any way of improving this coin.
Most tools that are made of iron or steel can be wiped with petroleum jelly to prevent rusting, if they are to be stored without use over long periods.
Perhaps that could be done here.
Do NOT put this coin in an album with PVC album pages, because it will darken to black over 3 or 4 years. Use an archival qulaity non PVC album page for this coin.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Don't clean it, conserve it. I'm not a collector of Iron Coins, but I would suggest EVOO; Sorry, that's extra virgin Olive Oil. There several other preparations for coins and hopefully one of the better alchemists will chime in.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Serbia (Srbija)
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ok thanks. I use 2x2 storing coins and I will surely preserve it (i use nuts oil - it prevents coin from further rusting usually copper but I think it will work for iron too) I just wanted to know if there is any way to improve iron coin.
thanks :-)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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DO NOT CLEAN IT! Personally, as a collector, I'd rather have it just like it is instead of a nasty, cleaned coin. If the coin is important, simply rinse it with acetone and put it into an airtite to arrest the corrosion process.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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DO NOT CLEAN IT! Personally, as a collector, I'd rather have it just like it is instead of a nasty, cleaned coin. If the coin is important, simply rinse it with acetone and put it into an airtite to arrest the corrosion process. In other words: Quote:
DO NOT CLEAN IT! Personally, as a collector, I'd rather have it just like it is instead of a nasty, cleaned coin. If the coin is important, simply rinse it with acetone and put it into an airtite to arrest the corrosion process. Not sure why so many people still want to clean, clean, clean coins. Yes that was what was done way, way back. Think of that as if they cleaned the Mummies found in those Egyptian Pyramids. Or a 500 year old table. Some things are better left alone. AND as to any man made oils. Remember since they are man made, they are constantly different and some may help and some may distroy a coin. Best leave alone. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Question: Should I clean my coins? My reaction     In that order! |
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Pillar of the Community
Serbia (Srbija)
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Question: Should I clean my coins?
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In that order! hahahahhahaha I avoid cleaning coins too, I clean them when I cant read inscription on then or year or denomination. I have lots of junk coins and I experiment cleaning on them or how will some chemicals or preparations effect on them... |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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When people clean coins it always reminds me of something that happened to me a long time ago. I needed a bench grinder stand and at a flea market someone had an old sewing machine table. I bought it, took it home, drilled alll kinds of holes for my bench grinder. Added a shelf near the bottom for wire wheel set up. Nice little door opened so I could put in all sorts of grinding wheels and things.
A neighbor lady that deals in antiques was visiting and saw that. Whe almost fainted. What she called me would not be allowed here. Turned out I ruined a few hundred year old table. I was young so how would I know.
But I at least no longer clean coins.
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