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harley1960 Valued Member United States 376 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 10:25 am hi, I have this 1813 half penny token, and was wondering if there's any way to improve this coin,i know you are not to clean coins in any way,but the green is over taking it. thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5584 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 10:29 am That's not just "green" that acetone can take away. The coin has been cleaned with a powder substance and the soap is in the nooks and crannies. See if a long soak in distilled water will help with a little gentle rubbing with a very soft cloth. I think most will come out. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 10:38 am It should clean up. Nice looking example. Report this Post to the Staff
harley1960 Valued Member United States 376 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 10:46 am okiecoiner, and Coinfrog, thanks for the advice,will try it. Report this Post to the Staff
okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5584 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 11:24 am BTW, I have seen and heard that there are some folks that "clean" coins using a talcum powder "blast", so it may be caked on talcum in the crevices. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36491 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 11:27 am Nice coin and the gunk should come off. Report this Post to the Staff
scopru Pillar of the Community United States 5029 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 12:55 pm Nice coin! Good advice already given. Report this Post to the Staff
Wade Pillar of the Community Canada 2781 Posts	Posted 12/06/2018 9:29 pm VERDI-CARE or VEDRI-GONE, works wonders Report this Post to the Staff
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