Glennz
Elite Member
This method works on many types of coins and other things.
Still have a ways to go on this zinc coin.
My secret is to spit on the coin then scrub it with crumpled tinfoil.
This is a German occupation of Belgium coin. Only the back was crusty.
My method leaves all original patina that is still on the coin and hasn't been lifted up by erosion. Some coins (ancient roman) may not always come back to life.
Here is a before and current state photo... notice all original patina is still on it and its not shiny. (the sparkles you see are the tinfoil still on it)
I can't describe how amazing this cleaning method is, I know many won't believe but if you try it works. It can take a while before you get good results. This is approx 15 min of cleaning and still have a ways to go.
Still have a ways to go on this zinc coin.
My secret is to spit on the coin then scrub it with crumpled tinfoil.
This is a German occupation of Belgium coin. Only the back was crusty.
My method leaves all original patina that is still on the coin and hasn't been lifted up by erosion. Some coins (ancient roman) may not always come back to life.
Here is a before and current state photo... notice all original patina is still on it and its not shiny. (the sparkles you see are the tinfoil still on it)
I can't describe how amazing this cleaning method is, I know many won't believe but if you try it works. It can take a while before you get good results. This is approx 15 min of cleaning and still have a ways to go.