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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Uncleaned Ancient Coin Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Hello There on February 11, 2019, 09:59:32 pm
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I was wondering what people on this forums use to clean their coins. Can you post pictures of the tools that you use and maybe give an explanation as to why you use that certain tool? I use distilled water, toothpicks, a tiny needle for a glucameter, a metal paper clip that has been flattened, and a toothbrush.
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for all the coins, copper-silver-brass I use the following methods
1-in a glass of warm water, put 1 or 2 sodomite for 15 minutes and put the coins.
2-with dremel I clean the coin. wire brush and post plastic brush gently.
3-if needed I clean the corners with the pencil
4-difficult coins with iron rust make electrolysis 12v. in water and soda water pot
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for all the coins, copper-silver-brass I use the following methods
1-in a glass of warm water, put 1 or 2 sodium hydroxide for 15 minutes and put the coins.
2-with dremel I clean the coin. wire brush and post plastic brush gently.
3-if needed I clean the corners with the pencil
4-difficult coins with iron rust make electrolysis 12v. in water and soda water pot
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Results!
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I primarily use a scalpel and a binocular microscope.
SC
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Imagine 10 coins in half an hour to be ready !!!
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I primarily use a scalpel and a binocular microscope.
SC
Same, but I rarely clean at all anymore.
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my gear is:
clear plastic jewelry / bead containers
glass shot glasses and plastic water cooler cups
toothbrush with bristles cut down to less than half
pot for boiling
portable hot plate
dish soap
baking soda
distilled water
lemon juice for silver
and one special sauce for bronze
still fine tuning my photography or I'd post some before and after pics
and I use white vinegar to clean my containers