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Uploaded by on Feb 14, 2011

Learn how to clean ancient coins. www.coinscrubber.com

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  • seems risky to use sharp tools like that

  • @stealurface1976 It takes practice :-)

  • Does this process still work for coins with much more dirt or do you recommend a different process? Where do you buy mineral oil?

  • @RiseandFire111 Hi, yes it will work with coins that have a lot more dirt. I will try to do a video for that soon.

    You can buy mineral oil at a drugstore. Ren Wax isn't terribly expensive and is another option. It is more expensive though.

  • where do you usally find these coins im just a tenn im pretty stupid to this kind of thing. :-)

  • @fishworldhacker I generally buy them from dealers in European countries.  If you don't know what you are doing but want to get started on cleaning coins, make sure you buy from a reputable dealer. It is best to buy coins that you see the exact coin you will get, otherwise you will often end up with a bunch of junk.

    You can buy good quality uncleaned coins at affordable prices off of my website. There is a link in the video.

    Thanks!

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  • How 'bout I just buy clean ones from you...I'm soooo lazy...

  • @19GN03 Metal certainly can damage a coin. However, if you do it right, it is very safe. Electrolysis will often remove a patina, so you should only use it if necessary. Wood and plastic is safer, but unfortunately will often take a very long time, or not work at all. A careful job with a pick or knife will save time and often be safe. You should practice on cull coins until you get the hang of it though.

    Thanks for the comment!

  • @Money305Mike I bought the coin for about $5, now it is worth around $15-20

  • @silver8dollar Actually it is usually worth more after cleaning if the cleaning is done correctly. 

  • @Whit3Mike Yes, it can. However, with a softer dirt like on this coin it is better to clean it this way. An ultra-sonic cleaner will usually remove the patina.

  • Use a ultra-sonic cleaner. Works wonders for coins.

  • It wont be worth much after you clean it.

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