Jul 21, 2021 Fyrtwuck Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Jun 13, 2005 Messages 9,975 Reaction score 2,933 Location Blanchard Jul 21, 2021 #1 I recently acquired a roll of Steel pennies. What would be the best was to clean them up without causing any damage?
I recently acquired a roll of Steel pennies. What would be the best was to clean them up without causing any damage?
Jul 21, 2021 Truckdriver Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Nov 14, 2019 Messages 831 Reaction score 2,205 Location Duncan, OK Jul 21, 2021 #2 Patina sells. Check with coin dealers before you clean them, if you looking to sell
Jul 21, 2021 Snattlerake Conservitum Americum Joined Jan 19, 2019 Messages 20,815 Reaction score 32,546 Location OKC Jul 21, 2021 #3 Yeah. Don't clean them unless they are rusted to beat hell.
Jul 21, 2021 SoonerP226 Sharpshooter Joined Jan 1, 2013 Messages 13,687 Reaction score 14,420 Location Norman Jul 21, 2021 #4 Truckdriver said: Patina sells. Check with coin dealers before you clean them, if you looking to sell Click to expand... Beat me by a second. Antiques of any kind (including guns) can lose value if you don’t do it right.
Truckdriver said: Patina sells. Check with coin dealers before you clean them, if you looking to sell Click to expand... Beat me by a second. Antiques of any kind (including guns) can lose value if you don’t do it right.
Jul 21, 2021 dlbleak Sharpshooter Staff Member Supporting Member Joined Mar 15, 2009 Messages 21,375 Reaction score 25,997 Location edmond Jul 21, 2021 #5 Yep, leave em patina’d
Jul 21, 2021 okie362 Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 Messages 2,479 Reaction score 1,341 Location Southern OK Jul 21, 2021 #6 I have a friend that knows a guy who's cousin's brother in law has been known to allegedly launder some coin from time to time. I could hook you up.
I have a friend that knows a guy who's cousin's brother in law has been known to allegedly launder some coin from time to time. I could hook you up.
Jul 21, 2021 okcBob Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined May 17, 2020 Messages 5,524 Reaction score 8,757 Location okc Jul 21, 2021 #7 I don’t clean patina, as it hurts the value. But I will gently clean any dirt or rust, etc
Jul 21, 2021 Decoligny Sharpshooter Joined Jul 13, 2016 Messages 369 Reaction score 429 Location Outside of Slaughterville, OK Jul 21, 2021 #8 The best way to remove dirt, and only dirt would be a simple bath in an ultrasound tank with distilled water. Dry thoroughly when done.
The best way to remove dirt, and only dirt would be a simple bath in an ultrasound tank with distilled water. Dry thoroughly when done.
Jul 22, 2021 golddigger14s Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Apr 26, 2018 Messages 2,740 Reaction score 3,122 Location Lawton, OK Jul 22, 2021 #9 http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/cleaning-preservation/
Jul 22, 2021 John6185 Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Oct 27, 2012 Messages 9,448 Reaction score 9,848 Location OKC Jul 22, 2021 #10 Do not under any circumstances clean coins, that undermines the collector's value and they don't sell for as much as they would if untouched.
Do not under any circumstances clean coins, that undermines the collector's value and they don't sell for as much as they would if untouched.