Cleaning Old Wheat Penny

You have got the crud off of the penny, now is time perhaps to use some baking soda paste to rub it down. It looks pretty worn so it is not a high dollar coin. Just make a paste and rub with your fingers...if that does not do it then get a soft fine fiber brass brush and brush it...Brass is soft enough that it will not scratch the copper. KT has one that He used to use on his suede shoes for cleaning. Let us know how it does!

I found an Indian head penny and gave it to a friend of mine since it was in her yard where I found it. The date wasn't visible at all. I suggested some time honored safer ways to try and see the date. She called me up a few days later to tell me she got impatient and started experimenting with some bathroom cleaners. Well, one of the cleaners literally disolved the coin to almost nothing. Moral of the story: be careful using any ole cleaners.

I use Vinegar and dish washing soap. Has worked well so far.