markinswpa
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If I dig a copper coin or token that has a nice green patina and the detail is visible I'm content to leave it alone. But when its so crusty you can barely make out what it is I feel the need to bring the detail to light. Yesterday I dug a Ihp, a 1909 and only at a certain angle and light could you make out the date. So I had at it and it came out a bit better than I hoped. I soaked it for about 30 minutes with Gojo, then rubbed gently between my thump and forefinger using my thumbnail to scrape some of the crust. Dryed it off without rubbing and then buffed it with Ren wax and Q-tip.