stained silver coins

[banditicey]

I'm sure this has been asked before but..
does anyone know a way to get what appears to be oil stained silver coins clean?

Just by the way after being in 60 degree weather for just over a week, we (WNY) have been hit today with a massive snow storm and a 26 degree drop from yesterday.

In anticipation of this event I went out detecting for about 10 hours plus this past week which resulted in this loan 53 silver rosy stained with oil and lots of clad which includes vast amounts of pennies and destroyed Zincolns.

Thanks and Happy Hunting.

 

[Idaho PRB]

It goes against all rules to clean any valuble coin. Serious coin collectors are very particular about buying coins that have had ANYTHING done to them. Always check to see if the coin you are interested in cleaning is a "key date" or otherwise valuble coin, BEFORE you do anything to it. That being said, if you like the look of a clean, shiny silver coin (I do too). I have had great luck with any stained silver coin by first soaking it in "e-Z-est coin cleaner" and then buffing with "Blitz" silver polishing cloth.
Let me reiterate: Never clean valuble coins yourself but if you want to....go ahead, their yours

 

[Goes4ever]

2 easy ways to clean COMMON silver coins.

1. baking soda and water, wet coin, sprinkle on baking soda and rub between your fingers, will remove almost any stain

2. normal pencil eraser, just rub away the stain, works like a charm

ok those are two easiest ways i know...........but remember ONLY use these methods on COMMON silver, and yes a rosie is common..lol

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nothing I've found cleans old copper or stained silver coins better than an Electrolysis Bath.

It only takes a few minutes to build one and there's a good chance you have everything you need to build an Electrolysis set up laying around your garage or basement.
I use a plastic coffee can half filled with water - add several teaspoons of table salt ( salt acts as a conductor) - any 12 volt charger - (like from an old phone or any other appliance) and two alligator clips from Radio Shack or Walmart's. Clip a steel bolt or similar to the positive clip and the coin to the negative clip.
It's totally safe to use as long as you don't let the bolt and the coin touch each other and ground out - (it's just like touching jumper cables on a car together) .

I always check the date on the coin before cleaning it - but most coins (works great on relics & jewelry too) will clean up in five to ten minutes - then just buff with very fine steel wool.

You can find several web sites through a google search that show you how to build your own Electolysis Bath - step by step.

Good luck ! --- Mark

 

[Terra1959]

Hi,

Yes as ET Ohio says Electrolysis works really well on any silver - but the purer the silver the better
We have down here in Australia a liquid product called CLR (Ithink it stands for calcium, lime, rust)
which works well but only put the coin in 20mins then take it out and inspect it. You can replace it for another 20 if needed.
Then finish off with by polishing with dry carbonate soda

as also stated b4 be careful its not a valuable one

T59

 

[mr.krayola]

baking soda and water rub between fingers ! Where are you in WNY

 

[banditicey]

Visited Australia two years ago with family
what a wonderful time and place in OZ
Wish we had thought about detecting but maybe on our next visit
CLR (calcium, lime and rust) is available here too
Thank you for the advice and time requirements

THANK YOU

You all have given me great suggestions and i only hope i find enough silver to test them all out

 

[banditicey]

No mystery
I was there when you found a gold ring and a silver spoon
I hope we get to detect together again soon
Lets all hope for Spring to really be here in WNY and the chance to get out there and start hunting

Regards

 

[doc1964]

I use electrolysis as well for a minute or two then gently rub it with baking soda. Evaporates all but the most stubborn stains without using any abrasive or harsh chemicals. As stated earlier by others, don't clean any key date coins like this!

Doc