Should I Clean This 1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC ?

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ReneeB Valued Member United States 148 Posts	Posted 01/11/2016 12:54 pm This dirty little penny looks like it is missing the 1 and 9 in date. Should I clean it and if so, how? OR, should this be tossed into the junk penny jar? Report this Post to the Staff

T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/11/2016 1:07 pm Renee , your Lincoln has massive corrosion that's why the 1 and 9 is gone. Do not clean it. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/11/2016 1:22 pm As a rule, you shouldn't clean any coins. Conservation is done on coins you intend to keep and preserve. There are several methods for this so use the Search tool to find the topic. On a coin like this if it were a collectible or desirable coin, conservation would be appropriate. A 1964 LMC isn't normally labeled that. Is there a particular reason why you are asking? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/11/2016 4:44 pm Just a spender with no hope of ever having any premium over face. Report this Post to the Staff
ReneeB Valued Member United States 148 Posts	Posted 01/11/2016 5:06 pm Thanks! Now I have learned some numismatist lingo, "it's a spender" Report this Post to the Staff
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Should I Clean This 1964 LMC?