Best way to clean old coins? Pre decimals.

[tuner]

i'm 99 percent sure its a english penny

 

[hAyyoUinAU]

tumble with water, detergent and small stainless steel shot.

It will come up like new. Almost.

 

[Goldpick]

Get yourself a pack of Andre's Crayons from Clegy at detectorist.com.au. They are very good for cleaning up the detail on old coppers, and do not remove the green patina if cleaned properly - have used on many of my older coins.

Here's a picture of the kit from when Silver used them on some of his coins.

 

[tuner]

thanks guys :Y:

 

[mckand]

Being very new to this I was wondering what is the best way to clean coins. I would hate to damage any finds. Thanks in advance.

 

[Jaros]

Try this:
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=663

 

[Jaros]

I remember using toothpaste as a very fine abrasive to remove scratches on things.