I Need Help Cleaning A Silver Coin!

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Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 2:06 pm Hi guys, Im already trying to clean a silver coin with a black layer on it (both sides) with ammonia/lemon/toothbrush for 3 weeks.. the problem is, the layer keeps on the coin on most of the parts! When I put it in the ammonia, it turned black for the first time, but couldnt rub more off after that day, same problem soaking it in lemon juice. Do you have any experience with such coins? Oh by the way its a denarius of Augustus with good detail, only its black! Thanks! Edited by Dutchgulden 10/04/2013 2:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff

pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 2:24 pm Can we have photos? Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 2:33 pm Of course, here you go.. the light isn't great but ok.. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 2:42 pm I think I might be tempted to leave it as it is. I don't think you are going to get it back to "mint state" and you might start to damage it. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 3:13 pm I wouldn't do anything more to try an clean this coin. From your pictures it has a really nice patina to it. I don't think you would get it to any nicer than what it looks now. Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 7:53 pm From your description in the first post, the impression was that the Denarius was encased in a black tarnish, which can be cleaned off with a long soak in Distilled Vinegar (White Vinegar). From your second post with the photos of the obverse and reverse I reckon it is fine as it is. Shiny, overcleaned Denarii, are not desirable. Edited by Masis 10/04/2013 7:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 10/04/2013 11:04 pm Nice coin as it is! Shiny = Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 10/05/2013 01:58 am Youre right.. I was hoping to get it in the former mint state but that will be impossible. I'm going to keep it in his current state. Thanks for your replys, you all convinced me! :-) Edited by Dutchgulden 10/05/2013 07:40 am Report this Post to the Staff
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