Thank you.
2007-09-18 14:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by david q 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I promise i wont clean it.Thank you everyone.
2007-09-19 13:13:20 · update #1
You don't clean it. You don't have what it takes to do it right. It would need to be sent to NCS. Go to www.ncscoin.com. They are the professionals when it come to problem coins.
2007-09-18 15:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should not clean your coins. 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. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coin do not use any of the methods described above as they will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in either solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
Good luck!
2007-09-19 06:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is to sell the uncleaned coin for a high premium, then buy several cleaned coins (worth less), if you prefer the shiny clean ones.
2007-09-19 20:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by goldmoderncoins 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it as is when you try cleaning coins you ruin the value of them. I sold an Indian head penny for $120.00,and all you could read was the date.
2007-09-18 21:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a professional. You should already know that cleaning a rare coin can seriously degrade it's value.
2007-09-18 21:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
leave it alone...it is worth more dirty....it is old and not suppose to look new...collectors would rather have them dirty
2007-09-19 04:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋