I dont see any images it looks like a flat pebble out of the ocean
Im confused how do you know whats the patina and whats dirt? would the pitina hide the image? cause the coins most are a shiny brown-black color and I cant see the image in any of them but one which is green/brown but still cant really see the image well? Does it take longer are they bad coins ANY HELP PLEASE
2007-03-09 05:53:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Vinger works really well, but most coin experts say that cleaning old coins decrease the value. Um I don't know if i spelled (vin a ger) right
2007-03-09 06:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes green patina can be so thick it hides the image. Soaking in olive oil is the safest way, but it may take a long time like months. A quick way to do it, but the coin can be damaged, it may be anyway since you said it had thick crust, is to boil the coins in a solution of white vinegar and water. Try 1/4 vinegar to 3/4 water first. You may have to use more vinegar. After the crud comes off, put the coins in a mixture of baking soda and water for at least an hour. Rinse and pat dry. Now some of the coins may be so worn, that the image is gone anyway. There is no way to get it back.
2007-03-09 18:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often people that collect old coins do not want them cleaned.
Your coins may be corroded to the point where they no longer have an image. Sometimes the corrosion makes it hard to tell what's coin that's been eaten away and what's dirt, if you've soaked them and given them a once over with the toothbrush you've likely removed the dirt.
If you have a coin shop close by, they might be able to tell you what you have. I'm surprised constantly by what little detail an avid coin collector can identify a coin with.
Good luck :)
2007-03-09 17:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by libra27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to the store and get this product that is called bam it took the lime stone off my shower head,..
2007-03-09 14:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by bigtall_34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try soaking them in soda water with a little cream of tartar. you can find cream of tartar on the spice isle in your grocery store.
2007-03-09 14:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by mark f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out numismatic news since they are coin experts or http://www.ehow.com/how_13525_clean-coins.html
2007-03-09 14:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by coingirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋