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Saruma Pillar of the Community United States 968 Posts	Posted 09/15/2011 3:30 pm Iowa, What's important is if YOU like the looks of that dime. I've cleaned up silver Rosies and Mercs that I've found while metal detecting that look similar to your coin. I wouldn't do it to a valuable coin, but for one that is only worth melt what the heck. It is YOUR coin do what makes you happy. Sure, maybe try some less abrasive methods in the future first, but if they don't work (or you don't want to bother with them) go right ahead and use baking soda. Report this Post to the Staff
murrellington Pillar of the Community United States 3276 Posts	Posted 09/15/2011 3:31 pm I don't mind when coins look like your before picture. It shows that it was actually used. It has history, and it really didn't look all that bad. People have different tastes but personally the after picture looks horrible to me. But whatever floats your boat. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 09/15/2011 3:35 pm Quote: I'll probably just sell the ugly ones as they are and replace them with better specimens. The best option. In my opinion, the best way to improve a coin is to buy a better one. (Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. BadThad and SuperDave have enough experience to know what those exceptions are; I do not). Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 11/14/2011 05:57 am Does the coin look better? Prolly. Does it look more natural? Nope. What grit sandpaper should I use in my new car's finish? Baking soda to a coin's surface is very similar. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 11/14/2011 12:33 pm Quote: After looking at the coin in my album, it looks about as out of place as it did before cleaning. Before cleaning, it looked ugly next to the naturally toned coins. Now, it looks out of place as it is too shiny compared to the naturally toned coins. Prior to getting rid of that or others similar, try my system of putting on a piece of raw wood, on a kitchen window sill. Preferably facing South. Of course the results are pending many things. Such as an open window, humidity in the air, how often food is cooked, what type of food is cooking, etc. I've found many such coins end up toning down exceptionally. Takes a while but it does USUALLY, not always, works. Report this Post to the Staff
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