Can Anything Clean Up This 1947 Libyan 5 Millemes

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CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 02/04/2022 8:23 pm So this is one of the foreign coins my grandfather had on top his dresser. I'm assuming he picked up during his time in the navy. Feels heavy, but I'm not familiar with identifying what works on which metals. Report this Post to the Staff

CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 02/04/2022 8:39 pm Ok I have no idea the date on this, nor anything else it Says other than the "five millemes" and what I think is a "190" but can't be sure Report this Post to the Staff
1847bill Valued Member United States 465 Posts	Posted 02/04/2022 8:47 pm I think that would be 1952. Type "reading dates in Libyan coins" and several websites will show you how to read the characters. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34419 Posts	Posted 02/04/2022 8:47 pm @ccb, have you considered not cleaning it at all? That is a very pleasant ruddy patina on this coin. The black and green is a little distracting, but I like the overall look. With that said, some folks here like VerdiCare for copper coins. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 02/04/2022 8:55 pm I mean I was also talking about the green, concerned it could spread further if not taken care of, but again I'm new to this!! Should I leave it alone? Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 02/05/2022 11:22 pm Libya 5 Milliemes 1952 Coin, Idris I, Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34419 Posts	Posted 02/06/2022 06:28 am @ccb, I think that this is a pretty young coin to be suffering from bronze disease. More likely seems that the green is stable patina. Let's see if anyone else weighs in though as perhaps you are correct. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 02/06/2022 11:36 am Thanks! Remember I do live in Louisiana! Gotta be top 3, if not most, humid state in the country! Report this Post to the Staff
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