Please SHARE, SHARE AND SHARE! Sharing most certainly brings more views and will help more people on cleaned coins.

@silvershiner7008

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan. I couldn't agree more. I can't stand when ppl say " never clean your coins" and just leave It at that. I believe in proper restoration of coins with out jeopardizing the orginal integrity of the coin.

@cresenciadugger7935

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel, I learned a lot on watching your video, thanks Now I have a question. I found 2000 D Massachusette US quarter in a silver planchet. Silver planchet supposed to be on San Francisco mint only. Is this rare?

@transchannel1311

4 жыл бұрын

Helo mr Dan may you let me know how worth between prove set coins & coletor coins set?

@markwells8524

4 жыл бұрын

id like to know if you buy coins your self to add to any collection

@brockcharz2104

4 жыл бұрын

hi sir, can i ask, if i use water and a common household bar of soap, and wash the coin with my bare hands and soap for about 30 seconds, then rinse and pat dry with a towel, would this remove the patina or damage the coin??

This is the rule of thumb I use.. if it only sells for its weight in metal, do as you wish.. if it has more value than its weight in metal, then don’t clean it.

@KtoddN

3 жыл бұрын

Darth Silver, agreed.. Good rule..

@milwaukeeontuesday2347

3 жыл бұрын

What should you do if you want to sell it list it but it has green stuff on it?

@willbryant9297

3 жыл бұрын

@@milwaukeeontuesday2347 like toning? Do not clean it if it is toned. It’s already more valuable

@catalinacurio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@alesiaholliday7376

10 ай бұрын

So can you clean copper coins with cheese cloth? JUST TO SEE IF ITS DOUBLED.

Thank you so much. As a novice coin collector it's very nice having community that is so generous imparting their knowledge to the rest of us.....great videos.

@stephenhendershot6180

2 жыл бұрын

I'm probably older than many of the coins in most people's collections. This being said, I have been advised by the so called experts, of my generation to never, never attempt to clean any coin no matter what the condition of the coin. I had acquired a somewhat extensive collection of coins over the years. Unfortunately, I gave up on collecting coins when it became too expensive to acquire some of the coins needed to complete my collection. Coin collecting was a fun and fascinating hobby enjoyed 😉 by many, usually started when young. Most of the coins could still be obtained from the change received in day to day transactions. As a young boy my grandfather often gave my sister, and my brothers and me pocket change whenever we visited. The coins he gave us included Indian head pennies, Buffalo nickles and Mercury dimes and occasionally even standing quarters and even walking half dollars. I would eagerly sort through the coins to add to my collection. I also traded coins with one of my best friends. However, when I eventually had to resort to purchasing coins, as the hobby grew and the ranks of collectors swelled, I gave up and sold my collection. Coin collecting was no longer enjoyable for me. Now I am only interested in purchasing certain key coins to be given as gifts 🎁 to my sons and daughters and my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. So cleaning some coins are worth the effort in order to return the coins to a legible condition in order to make out the dares.

@ghostattca1658

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenhendershot6180 Thank you for the story, Sir. It encourages me to keep collecting my coins!

@coleburnett2803

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of coins do you have

@timbrook7810

2 жыл бұрын

@@coleburnett2803 .... everything ... in quantity .. inherited most of it...will take me years to go through it all....

Thank you Daniel for clearing this up. It's best not to clean the coins in the first place, especially if you don't know what you are doing!

Great video! Thank you! As a new collector, you are the only one who broke this down! Following you for sure!

I have been thinking about this for a while! Thanks for clearing this up. It makes sense to clean off the dirt without harming the strike layer, but if it is damaged, that’s what we don’t want. It never made sense to me to leave a bunch of dirt on a coin to where you couldn’t really see the details! Why would that be wrong to clean? I want to see my coin!!! Lol. I got some really slick shield nickels and completely doused them in Nickadate until some great details came out. I wouldn’t sell them as they are clearly damaged, but they’re mine and I like the details in them. They look cool to me! Again, thanks for clearing up a weird area in coin collecting for me.

Daniel, my name is Steve I just got through watching your video on cleaning coins. I'm a somewhat of a coin freak. I also metal detect I don't even clean the coins I find. I've seen some very nice coins cleaned before and I knew that they had ruined a prize they thought they had. It's a waste to watch some people try to fool not only themselves but others. I enjoy your videos. I can tell a professional at what he does, and I can tell you have put the hours in your passion. Thanks for your time. Respectfully Steve

Dude! I am glad that you addressed the copper issue at the end of the video 👍 I didn’t know that acetone will turn copper pink 👍 One thing to bare in mind when considering the cleaning of a coin is the reactivity of the metal that it’s made of. What if the coin has something on it that has protected it for fifty years and you remove it ? Well, you may get bright spots where the gunk was. THINK BEFORE YOU CLEAN 👍

@margaretstoner4701

4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT advice

@StuWilloughby

4 жыл бұрын

100% acetone won't react with metallic compounds. It is an organic solvent. That's simple chemistry. However, acetone that isn't 100% pure may well have numerous other additives that are reactive.

Thanks Daniel, everything you spoke of makes perfect sense. I've been dealing with this issue for sometime now; however, I don't trust just anyone's answer to this delicate question. You I trust your judgment, you are a bright man and I sincerely thank you for your point of view. Blessings, Louis

Always a pleasure watching your channel! I've learned so much from you since you started!

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad to know that!

Great information as usual. The clarity around preserving the striking layer is the key and you drove that home. Thanks!

Thank you so much! I'm about a week into coins. Mostly pennies. Have watched enumerous videos from countless sites. Had a lot of questions. I have learned so so much from you that I just don't click on anybody else's anymore. Just wanted to tell you that. Thanks, Daniel!

Hey Daniel I just want to thank you for keeping a great attitude and reputation while maintaining the great standards of cion dealers. You are a phenominal teachers with an excellent standard of honesty. You have showed me a great deal of key factors in collecting and maitaining my coins. For tbis Id like to show some of my grattitude by asking you to help me sell my 1943 copper cent. I am a 57 year old teenager that has sustained a traumattic brain injury . Now this was due to a car accident that happenedde o back in 1987. I was left in a coma for 3 weeks and one day (22 days) . When I awoke I was paralized on the right side of my body. And have been recooperating since. This recooperation process has been so difficult in that my brain is so slow at processing my thoughts that in turn makes everything I do ten times harder for me to accoplish

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

You can send me images on a set of scales unless it is already graded to portsmouthcoinshop@gmail.com

I have learned so much from watching your videos in last couple of weeks! Thank you for always being so detailed.

Thank you for the excellent advice. Stumbled across a video on coin collecting, watched a few more, then started looking at the coins in my old coffee can, aka piggy bank. Found 3 DDO quarters in the first half hour. Very exciting and I'm hooked. One was pretty dirty so I just used enough water to see it better. So much talk about color and patina. Want to have them professionally graded but didn't know if I should send as is or not.

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

Watch my video on what to do kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4R12LetlarbYLw.html

I'm a new coin hunter/collector and have to say this was quite informative, 3 years after originally posted. Thank you.

I just found your video and subscribed. I'm glad you explained that, I'm fairly new to buying Silver and Silver and Gold vintage coins. I have a couple that are just filthy but when you look up close, there not scratched up at all it's almost like someone had a fairly new coin and dropped it in the dirt and it layed there for 40 or 50 years. So I've been trying to find a way to just get the dirt off without damaging it. Everywhere I've looked it says "DON'T EVER CLEAN YOUR COINS!" But like you said, someone is cleaning them and it's ok.. Thanks!

As a metal detectorist I now leave my old copper coins alone. Not soon enough though found out trying to clean a1822 Large Cent I lost some detail on it. Thanks very informative 👍

I'm new to this area. However watching, and listening to your videos is amazing to hear about what to look for in coins as far as colors and errors. Also, I'm glad to hear about " How to clean up your coins" I'm guilty of using toothpaste baking soda, and vinegar( not all at once) I did it different times. It didn't come out clean!! Thanks Daniel! Luz

Best coin vidioes on you tube done by this guy! Keep em coming brother!

Thank you for your always informative videos. As a relatively new collector I often use your videos as a reference as which coins are valuable which web sites I can use to verify my suspected valuable coins and any coin questions I may have . I find your video as wealth of information with out all the carnival antics . Just strait up with minimum theatrics . I thank you for information.

Thanks for Sharing my friend

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I had a disaster. I released the video last night and realized this morning the soundtrack was off. I had to re-upload.

Thanks for the info. Somebody said to use olive oil. But that person was adamant about NOT cleaning any coin. I have tried to remove some crud from coins with soap and water and a q tip myself. But I was under the impression that you don't even touch the coins with your fingers. Thank you for your knowledge and showing it on KZread.

Hi Daniel. I am learning quite a bit from your you tube pages. Recently I have been told by my doc to learn and do something that will keep me busy and I would get great enjoyment out of it. So, getting into coin collection seemed like a place to start. Today so far I am having great success. I am mainly collecting pennies and nickels. How did you start? Where do you get your coins from? The Bank? I happened to get a 2yr old Red Book of US coins. It was a great find. I liked the articles and info as a newbe..................lol Thanks for sharing info. Vickie C.

I've just began collecting, my dad left me his coin collection and I've become interested. I appreciate these vids, and have subbed for more. I also was wondering where I might find forums of collectors who can look at my coins and give me a better understanding of what is valuable and what isn't

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

Here's our community coinauctionshelp.com/forum/index.php Always check my other videos I have several that will help you.

Thank u! Yr advice is always so helpful & is very appropriated.

You are much more relaxed now a days. Still a good and valuable video. Thanks!

Man, I used MS70 on an 1848 Prussian piece, it was so tarnished that it was hardly recognizable, I really hope I made the right move... The reverse looks fine, however, the obverse is the part that you can tell was modified. Either way, it was nice to know that the MS70 doesn't do any major damage, thanks for all the information given!

@jigglepiggins6910

Жыл бұрын

If you’re not selling it, and enjoy the coin more now, you made the right move.

That was good educational advise if we want our coins to profit.

This is one of the best informative youtube vides ever. You're very knowledgeable and extremely well spoken. thx man.

@CoinHELPu

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very interesting video. Thank you for educating novice collectors around cleaning/not cleaning coins. Keep them coming

I have old copper coins that are covered in sticky stuff and some have green corrosion. Is there any way to clean them?

Great video! I like your presentation and narration style. Easy to follow and understand.

O boy you awnser all my questions I ever had in the video. You have proven again you are the go to guy and channel for any thing to do with coins.

Thank you SOOOO much for giving us this info 😉 very helpful!! To know. When in doubt just leave it alone 👍

Daniel Thanks for sharing this Information, I myself have never cleaned a coin, just incase to be safe...

Thanks for the information. Tape can be a problem. I tried Bestine for some coins that had wax. Yes wax. Actually worked OK. Bestine is something I used when I worked at a magazine and (I am dating myself) we did paste up boards with wax. Sadly, the older stock books for coins used acidic paper stock, which is what causes toning. I would tell anyone who is a serious collector to check to make sure they are using acid-free envelopes or other paper items.

I have a silver coin that had a rubber band melt on it and left a black mark. I think it's about an AU58 if not an MS. What do you think would get the black mark off without disturbing the rest of the coin? I was thinking about sending it to PCGS, but wonder what they might do.

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know. Never could remove them

Daniel, thank you. Watched the whole video, VERY informative. Thanks again. I've been watching ALL your vudeos.

@CoinHELPu

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dennishilton5724

2 жыл бұрын

Well the copper coins I've dug up w/ a detector are so black & narly that I can't read the date & mint w/o light & magnifier. So although I've put off cleaning them due to Taboo , I've finally decided to clean them. I'll use vinegar & salt first. Depending how that turns out will decide what I do from there. I figure that , in their current condition , they are pretty worthless. I won't try to achieve an MS state but darn it, I want my G'Daughtet to be able to appreciate the completed wheat penny collection. I just don't see any logical alternative. She will love the collection even if it loses value I'm sure. It's alot better than the black overall look when you can't even read the date & mint

I just started following your web page. Very nice information. I have a question. When "cleaning" a coin. Do you use Acetone?.I have used it with a Q-Tip that is rolled across an area that is infected with PVC. And only a coin that is not going to be graded. Have you had any issues with this style of cleaning ?

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

No I don't use acetone but many people do. I use ezest to remove PVC or glue and tape.

Thank you Daniel for you video... I enjoyed it... very informative!!!

I have only used dawn to clean some benjamins and it worked awesome taking off a sticky substance. When i worked at a coin shop every Saturday a dipped a few silver rounds to keep them clean .never did we ever clean a coin.

I would like to add that the decision to get your coin cleaned might also depend on what your piece is. If you want to clean some common date sliver dimes you find metal detecting, I say who gives a damn. Clean them using swamp water.

Under normal circumstances, no. If the coin isn't a high numismatic value coin and (or) crud needs to be removed, I personally feel it can be cleaned. Any of my lesser value coins in my albums, I've no problem with gentle cleaning. Higher grades and those I'd like to have slabbed, I wouldn't. Type 1 is as far as I'd go.

Awesome directions and thank you!!!

I am a metal detector guy and when coins come out of the ground you can't even read a date, I found Mothers Mag Wheel polish and a tooth brush you can bring them back from the grave.

@marcellachine5718

2 жыл бұрын

Coins that come out of the ground are in most cases considered environmentally damaged. I myself metal detect.

Great video, thanks. One question, can I use a wooden toothpick to see mint marks and lettering better when they are obstructed?

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can

What are your thoughts on using the baking soda method? Sitting coins on aluminum foil in basically warm water. Junk silver only and already damaged cull common date peace dollars. Some coins I have were previously buried by the prior owner and are otherwise filthy haha. Thanks!

@CoinHELPu

3 жыл бұрын

I don't use it

THANK YOU DANIELE, GREAT VIDEO TO THE END!!!!!

Thanks for telling me! Im really new to coin collecting so luckily the only 2 coins that i think are rare are a South african 2002 world cup 50c and a South african 1c coin

Excellent video! Thanks fam 🙏

I get what you say. I have some better coins with splotchy dark toning. Can acetone remove that? Or eZest or MS70?

Excellent tip. Thanks!

Thanks for the advice, if a person chose acetone only would adding it to a micro vibration device (like a jewelry cleaner) help the acetone be more affective? I have seen some suggestions of acetone and cotton ball. Understanding your disclaimer of responsibility what are your thoughts? Thanks in advance!

thank you, you really care when you teach people . and that matters alot. LonnieRay. p.s. i won't clean anything with out a ok from a pro.

If it is a key date - I leave it alone. If it’s circulated Constitutional it is almost always scratched up a bit already. If it is a gem coin pulled out of circulation, it’s usually already pretty clean. My experience is if you had two identical Mercury dimes, say both were equally damaged, but one had been shined/cleaned with the baking soda and foil method, the cleaner coin looks better and will sell for more. If the internet tells me my coin is worth $4.50, I’m probably going to try and get $9.00 out of it, and being clean helps that. I’ve got a very old, beautiful Morgan that is in incredible physical shape, but it is tarnished damn near black. I will never even think of cleaning it.

What are your thoughts on using a dry Jewlery Cleaning and Polishing cloth? Not using any other rubbing or polishing compounds. White Vinegar and origional Tobasco Sauce...are they too abrasive? What are your thoughts of using a Jewlery Dip cleanser?

Thank you for sharing, awesome information I just subscribed!

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Always great info. I will only practice on junk silver gor to get some experience some how.

Daniel, just wanted to let you know that I have a lot of respect for what you are trying to share with our community. God bless you my brother in Christ Jesus 🙏

@CoinHELPu

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I will have to try the ezest, I dip one in acetone and rinsed in water, and it looked normal, then a quick dip in Ms70 ,seems like the ms70 is slippery when you rinse it, because I've noticed that you have to rinse it until it's not slippery any longer. BUT, it seems to make coins brighter which in my view looks cleaned. I only try on AU, type coins that can't loose, I am determined to learn how to properly restore a coin as well as the professional graders can.Thanks for the informative video's. The old guy in Florida 😎

@margaretstoner4701

4 жыл бұрын

We love old guys Obviously a young man you are,❤

Great photo examples!

I use a sandblaster, clean as a whistle. Lol ...kidding. thanks for the video Dan.

I learn so much from your informational vids, thx D👍

Thank you, good advise. I have a 1904 silver Dollar. It’s in pretty good condition as far as the fine lines, etc. the problem is, the coin is very dark. It looks dirty. Do you think I should try clean it with toothpaste to help the value of it, or would you just leave it alone.

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

I don't give advise like this.

Daniel, Thank you for clearing this up, sometimes however I believe "restoration" , cleaning "Proper method", etc. is simply a play on words to justify what has been done to a coin, also a "Problem coin should be one that's only value is melt. Why would anyone say "problem coin" and then sell it. I mean who wants a problem anyway??? This is only an opinion, Again Daniel, Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daniel I have a 1943 p copper cent that is very slightly getting some green on it. I am going to take it to PCGS on the 11th of Dec. And I believe that it will be resored professionally so Im not touching it as I put it into a mylar flip. Do you think that it will be alright? And thank you for pinning some of your videos up for me. I am going to find your facebook account and leave you some recent pics of this coin asking for your honest opinion . Thanks again for the help that you give to us ignorant folks . Thanks to you I am overcomming my ignorance.

I have done a couple of bullion coin that had, gunky appearance. Just because I wanted to experiment with the baking soda and aluminum foil. Going to try E-zest today on a old round, just for experimental value. And for experience, the aluminum foil and baking soda did a great job. ☺️

I have a 1877 cc dime that would be xf - au but it has black gunk all over it. What should I do? It's definitely xf quality.

Hello. Thanks a lot for the video! I have a question. I have had a bag of really old coins that ive been storing for years. Some of them were inside another bag that belonged to my grandfather. Early 1900s coins. But they were all together in a messy bag, and were used in its time. They all have these little chips and scratches. Are they worthless now? Should i just clean them at least for the coin album?

@CoinHELPu

3 жыл бұрын

You need to take them to a dealer to look at in hand.

@erichvonunger2282

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoinHELPu thank you !

Enjoyed watching.

Hi Thank you for sharing this message concerning coins very helpful

Hi Daniel...Thank you for all the great information.

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Is dipping a silver coin in baking soda solution consider type 1 or type 2? No rubbing involved, just dipping and rinsing.

I have a 1922-D Peace Dollar in pretty decent condition (releif wise), but the obverse seems to have had celophane tape across her face leaving it a shiny silver while the rest of the coin has taken on a black toning on the entire coin with some red-ish maroon toning on the reverse. My question is: What would be the best solution to restore it?

@CoinHELPu

Жыл бұрын

You can't but no one can really answer your unless it is examined in hand by a knowledgeable and experienced coin restorer.

Thannnnnnnk Youuuuu Sooooo Much ....... !!! I Recieve & Find Sooooo Many Gunky Coin's ...... & I Knew there was a , " What Would Be Considered A Proper Way " to " Clean " Coin's .......

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

If a coin goes through the wash by accident is that considered damaged? And if a coin was "washed" using baby shampoo and water, then patted dry, does this damage a coin? Thank you. I love your videos. I am learning a lot!

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

If the coin is circulated it will harm it and even if it's not it can.

Hey sir. I hope this isn’t a dumb question. So if you just use soap, water and a very soft tooth brush to get dirt off or just water is that ok?

@CoinHELPu

2 жыл бұрын

i am sorry but I don't recommend cleaning methods on coins, it's a case by case issue.

This was a great video. Thank you so much! ☕👏🏼✨❤️‍🔥😁

Damn...to think my mum found loads of coins from the 1800s and she uses em as curtain weights xD I had no idea coin collecting went this deep, really interesting, it'd be nice to clean a couple of em up too just to see how they come up, she's got a box of em

@brendagibson8780

2 жыл бұрын

Can you use a silver Jewelry cloth cleaner?

I've used Goddards Silver dip very successfully . But only with high grade coins AU58 or above. 20 second or so in the dip then rinse with water and pat dry with a soft clean cloth.

In my experience, even if you sell a cleaned coin, someone out there will buy it as long as it still retains great details like a fine or higher and isn't damaged. I don't worry too much about cleaned coins myself. To be honest, cleaned coins are more affordable, but to each is own.

Great subject. Thanks.

THANK YOU!!! Helped a Bunch! =)

This topic of cleaning coins is a good one. Define cleaning. Restoration, by the grading companies is actually cleaning the coin. They can do it and it's ok..But if you do it, it's cleaned. Do they also use EZest, or MS70?.I have used ms70, and it works well. Good video 👍

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know that answer

Awesome!

Hello Daniel. When I clean my coins I just wipe my clean as I can with a paper towel and leave it alone. Thank You.

Awesome video! Thanks again

Okay now I have a way better understanding , what is cleaning and not cleaned coins. Thanks

I have copper pennies that have changed color in spots to green. It's difficult to see details to evaluate. Any suggestions? I'm a newbie collector of 4 weeks! Thanks!

Good advice!

I figured acetone would damage the coin. Or is it just safe for a short soak or dip?

Is this EZest only good on silver? Just looking for your opinion.Thank you.

Great explanation Daniel,right on the nose...Rick

Thanks for all the information. I won't be cleaning my coins.

Thank you for sharing. Very educational.

Hi Daniel. Could use Blue Ribbon which is very very expensive or I saw a man use something that a dentist discovered called Conserve Safe Coin Solvant. Which doesnt ruin the lustre or destroy the integrity of the coin in anyway. But remove PVC marks grime dirt oils. And has his coins come back from the graders with top grades. I wish there was a solution for carbon spots on my 1954 New Zealand Pennies. Nice coins ruined.

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

We use ezest it has stood the test of time for coin dealers.

I have found an 1866 5 cent piece i don't know if to clean or how also a lot of Morgan silver dollars going back to 1880 also a lot of 1921s an 22s and other dates..what do I do? The have been stored for a very long time given to me by grandmother. How can the "safely be restored or can they?

@CoinHELPu

4 жыл бұрын

You would need to call NCG or PCGS about restoration. The coin might not need restored.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, i understand you dont clean copper coins, but what are your thoughts on wiping pennies found in pocket change "circulation" gently with a baby wipe

@CoinHELPu

5 жыл бұрын

Can't hurt common coins

@asabovesobelow1241

5 жыл бұрын

@@CoinHELPu guess what im confused about is, if I decided to get a circulated penny graded, will they be able to tell I used a wipe on it and not give the higher grade because of the wipe being used, i hate to spend money to have one graded and get it back as genuine tag instead of the regular grade.

So...I gather that ketchup is out of the question for cleaning pennies? 'Cause it makes 'em real pink and pretty!

@darthvadar2757

4 жыл бұрын

Your not eating these coins I hope.. ketchup does make everything taste better though .

@T4Tracy2

3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Kim you can clean copper with tomato sauce or ketchup because it's acidic. Not talking on my coins, but copper bottom pan, learned that by mistake, with tomato sauce an my pan!