What do I clean an 1886 Indian Head Penny with? There is some oxidation, but

[char819]

mostly dark with dirt.?

[anti_cryst666]

No!!!! Never clean a coin. It'll ruin its value.















































The dirt can be washed off, but don't scrub, and don't use chemicals.

[Albannach]

anti_cryst is right!!!! DO NOT CLEAN IT!!!!!

[die_schwarze_kapelle]

Never clean a coin - it will lose it's value.

[Lola]

omg DO NOT CLEAN THE COIN!

[MakeMusicNotWar]

When you clean a coin, it's obvious to numismatists (coin collectors) and is labled a "cleaned" coin. So don't use any solvents on it. If you are willing to take the chance on cleaning it but don't want that "cleaned" look, try rubbing it gently with a little olive oil and a cotton cloth. Sometimes that will get a coin looking better without it looking "cleaned," but not always.

[BigGori]

Every Body knows that you can clean a penny with TACO BELL MILD SAUCE

[steve_mksmith]

never clean a coin

[Kari M]

I wouldn't clean it, but if you must, use lemon juice. It works fabulously.

[8upcoaldigger69]

Use S p i c &Span and warm water use soft brush....