Buffalo and a token cleaning advice

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602punch

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• Dec 26, 2013

• #1

Got two coins I would like some help with. First is a buffalo that is pretty bad shape. Second is a token from a NJ till I believe. Would like advice on how/if I should clean these. I really wanna see if the buffalo has a year but I'm not holding my breath. Pics coming...


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matmit

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• Dec 26, 2013

• #2

Not sure about the token, but lightly scrub the Indian with an SOS pad and it will reveal any details. Very fine (000) steel wool works also.

 

Karmold

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• Dec 27, 2013

• #3

Mild way: start with the soak/brush approach. Distilled water, nylon brush.
Toothpick for the fine details and grit.

Less mild: If you aren't the patient kind, and don't mind losing the patina, put it in heated 3% hydrogen peroxide. Google this if you need more info on how to do it.

Steel wool and the like might scratch your coin and/or wear off the surface.

 

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• Dec 27, 2013

• #4

If you want that buff to look like new! soak it in pure lemon juice for a day and then take very fine steel wool and gently rub until it begins to lighten and shine like new. Repeat process as necessary.