2007-08-31 02:21:17 · 4 answers · asked by jrever 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coin alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin.
2007-08-31 11:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a coin dealer I will advise you - never clean a coin. Collectors want them as they are...if they seem wore and discolored so be it, true collectors will not buy cleaned coins. In fact some discoloring (toning) enhances the value of the coin to many collectors.
2007-08-31 11:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by createaclick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because when you polish metal, it takes off some of the surface. How many times you gonna ask this question?
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2007-08-31 10:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you might get more for shinny coins. don't damage them, though!
2007-09-04 05:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by dagomithost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋