Can Anything Be Done To Help This Coin?

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StrykeRXL New Member Canada 20 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 12:03 am Hi guys, its the newbie again :). I came across another one in the batch that I am not sure about. Is this a cleanable coin? or is this a solid patina over the whole coin? Thanks for any replies :P Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 01:46 am Try giving it a long soak in olive oil and than brushing it with a soft brush. You might be able to remove some of the encrustation . Report this Post to the Staff
StrykeRXL New Member Canada 20 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 01:59 am Sorry I should have put that in the post. 10 days with DW and brusing. 15 days with olive oil and brusing :( Report this Post to the Staff
Medieval Pillar of the Community 3772 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 03:36 am The reverse should definitely improve with some more soaking and there is a good chance for the left side of the obverse as well. Patience. Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 06:45 am Leave it for a long soak and you might end up with something nice. Long soaks might be more than a year, butI think it could improve. Report this Post to the Staff
MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1569 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 07:43 am I agree. If that is soaked for longer it should improve, might even be worth trying a stiffer brush. You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff
StrykeRXL New Member Canada 20 Posts	Posted 01/03/2015 12:26 pm Alright :) back in the jar it goes. Thanks a lot guys. Report this Post to the Staff
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