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cfishernb New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 5:15 pm I know that this is a BIG no no for most coins. But it's not a rare date, it's not in that good of condition and it looks like it came out of the ground. Is there any way to clean it up a little bit without damaging it any further? I was thinking just a soak in some warm water then patting it dry should clean it up a bit but I'm guessing that it's stuck on a little tougher than that. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 5:47 pm Soak in distilled water. Then an acetone soak. That will do everything you can without invoking the cleaning police. If it is heavily tarnished, you could then do a dip in E Z Est as a final step, but that would bring them running screaming how awful you are. ;) Report this Post to the Staff
cfishernb New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 6:11 pm Hrmmm... don't think there's any of that around the house? Do you think a blow torch would loosen some of that crud off? ;) Report this Post to the Staff
1967Canadapenny Pillar of the Community United States 965 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 6:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
cipster Pillar of the Community United States 2362 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 6:24 pm Better than a blow torch - this will work great Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Edited by cipster 09/19/2012 6:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinstar Pillar of the Community United States 1510 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 6:34 pm cleaning police--LOL Retired USAF 1983-2003 Report this Post to the Staff
cfishernb New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 09/19/2012 6:37 pm Now that put a smile on my face. That'll do the trick! Report this Post to the Staff
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