I've been cleaning coins for awhile and am well aware of the methods. However, I've never
had to clean a deposit and/or encrustation on a silver. They have all been bronze and I know if you are going to use a chemicals like CLR (Calcium Lime Rust remover)or Vinegar, it's basically all or nothing. I also have an
Electrolysis gadget. All of these methods run the risk of stripping the coin of it's
patina and/or damaging the coin.
However, silver does not have a
patina, rather it's
toned. Will these methods damage the coin?
I just have it soaking in distilled water at the moment.
I've read this
thread "How to Clean Silver (not
Silvered) Coins":
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=16055.0 and it looks promising but I am very very scared to try anything with a coin like this.