Straylight
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Is there anything I can do to bring out more detail?
Before you clean them check if either of the dates are key-dates using a coin value guide such as coinstudy.com (I wouldn't know if they're key-dates). You could try a toothpick on them or even Andre's pencils
First don't put any water on them. Try a nylon bristle brush(lightly) first. Or a toothpick with an ereasing motion to remove the dirt. Remember sometimes a little dirt in the low lying areas high light the details. Good luck Mark.
AirmetTango said:but still awesome coins that scream out that they’re from a different era!
Also, here’s a great video by well known detectorist Aquachigger that not only shows how to clean using toothpicks, but also demonstrates how progressively aggressive cleaning methods (including water) can improve or ruin copper coins: