A few good finds from old local park

[moose]

Didn't have much time to post this sooner, but here are a few finds from my local park "old faithful". The 1890-V is worn pretty smooth as is the 1919-Buff. The 1917-Merc Was laying on top of a large square nail and had a piece of hinge on top of it. The E was awesome at weeding it out, took alittle work but was able too retrieve at 8 1/2 inches. Also pulled 4 Wheats 1915,1919,1941 and a 1945.
All in all had a great day in my book as this old park has been hit and hit hard.
I'm still not sure how to clean my nickles, don't want to wreck them. I know this is a familiar question too all, but what is the best technique for cleaning nickles? I did try electrolisis and it left them copper looking. It cleaned great but not like it should be.
Thanks for any advice and thanks for looking,

Moose

 

[bentrac]

Nice nickels I've yet to find a buffalo good job

 

[doc1964]

Nice finds Moose - I tumble my nickels with aquarium gravel, salt, white vinegar, water and a touch of fine polishing power - they come out nice and shiny.

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Nice hunt Moose!

 

[NebTrac]

I've never used this method Moose.

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But looks like it would do a good job of cleaning ALL the corrosion off....

Nice finds man! Thanks for the pictures.

NebTrac

 

[mike4663]

Some nice oldies there, congrats on the good finds.

 

[moose]

Nice finds Moose - I tumble my nickels with aquarium gravel, salt, white vinegar, water and a touch of fine polishing power - they come out nice and shiny.

Thanks Doc, I'll give this technique a try and post my results and thanks all for great comments,

Moose

 

[iskirkra]

Nice finds Moose, I have only found a few V nickels, would love to find one that was not wore down nearly smooth. Congrats.

 

[rickf68]

I've use Worsestershire sauce. Just don't leave in real long.

 

[LabradorBob]

I used Worchestershire sauce one time!
oh but not on coins!
Great finds Moose!

LabradorBob

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Real nice finds Moose !

I've gotten very good results cleaning Nickel's using a wet "SOS" aka "Brillo" pads (these pads already have soap in them from the factory) - and /or very fine steel wool.
Vinegar & Salt does a good job of cleaning Nickel's - but leaves the surface of the coins a little pitted.
As always - be sure to check the date on any coin before you clean it !