We found an 1896 Nickel in our old house and I would like to clean it.?

Question

We are not wanting to sell it, just add it to our scrap book. But I would like it cleaned... it was in the crack of the wooden floor.
What is the best way to clean the coin?
If you are going to tell me not to clean it, please do not leave a reply...

Answer 1

Your nickel is an 1896 liberty head nickel also known as a "v" nickel. The year 1896 had a mintage of 8,841,058. They were minted from 1883-1912. They were designed by Charles E. Barber.Your nickel is worth $8.00 in grade good and $15.00 in grade very good. You really shouldn't clean your nickel because the value will decrease by almost half. I hope this information helped answer your question.

Answer 2

1896 Nickel

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I'm not going to tell you whether to clean or not to clean, it's all up to you. I thought perhaps you might be interested to know how much your coin is worth being uncleaned, and it's at least $20 retail in worn condition with flat details. 1896 is not a rare date, but it's not a common date either.

Answer 5

Toothpaste is a good idea. I don't know about leaving it overnight in coca cola because that may eat away at the actual nickel.

Answer 6

Any of the previous suggestions will work. We always used ketchup or kool-aid (one packet of kool-aid to two cups of water). the acid in the ketchup (or lime juice, or vinegar, or coke) is what removes the tarnish. I am afraid to find out why the kool-aid works but probably for a similar reason.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Leave it in a glass of Coca Cola overnight. No kidding, it will dissolve a lot of the dirt.

Answer 8

If you clean the coin you reduce or possible ruin the value of it. Leave it alone!

Answer 9

Dip it in lemon juice, and wash with a paper towel. It will look as good as new! Hope this helps!

Answer 10

I'm not an expert or anything, and i don't know if it will work, but if i were you, i would use that Silver Jewelry Cleaner Liquidy Stuff. It might work, yet it might not, but i would give it a try.


hope i helped!