Posted 09/03/2007 6:08 pm
Cleaning coins will effect the value of a coin. A badly cleaned coin will
lose much of its value. The best advise would be DO NOT CLEAN a coin.
Most coins develop what is called a patina. This is a darkening or tone.
Usually a toned coin becomes more desirable. An experienced collector can tell the difference between a cleaned coin and one which is in mint state.
Some collectors dip coins, but if the coin isn't in mint/uncirculated state this to can be picked up by an experianced collector.
As for the painting argument, well once a coin has been cleaned the detail has been lost which can't be put back. A painting if worn can be touched up or re painted but once a coin is worn theres no going back.
lose much of its value. The best advise would be DO NOT CLEAN a coin.
Most coins develop what is called a patina. This is a darkening or tone.
Usually a toned coin becomes more desirable. An experienced collector can tell the difference between a cleaned coin and one which is in mint state.
Some collectors dip coins, but if the coin isn't in mint/uncirculated state this to can be picked up by an experianced collector.
As for the painting argument, well once a coin has been cleaned the detail has been lost which can't be put back. A painting if worn can be touched up or re painted but once a coin is worn theres no going back.
