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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts 
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On 2008-10-09 14:48, jonhall19 wrote: Gel works as well as white paste. Most any brand of toothpaste will do the job.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts
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I heard using Photius' beard as a scrubbing pad will work.
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vinsmagic Eternal Order sleeping with the fishes... 10960 Posts
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Try Lemon Juice from real lemon
this is the natural way to clean coins vinny |
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts
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On 2008-10-10 09:00, Dynamike wrote: Hahahaha! That's funny... |
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amerigo Veteran user Can't believe I only have 318 Posts
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A bit of salt on a damp rag will also clean up copper or silver coins.
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts
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No my beard works much better.
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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On 2008-10-07 21:35, Jonathan Townsend wrote: I guess everyone has their own style now, but many would want to keep old coins looking sharp, not as if they have not been cared for all along. I guess it depends on what "look" you are going for. You prefer the old beat up road weary look, he wants clean coins which shine. Each has their own good points and bad points.
Danny Doyle
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Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts
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My Morgans are clean, sharp and shiny....but they have never been cleaned. I use them and carry them with me all the time.
BTW, the most of them were very tarnished and dull when I got them.
Wes
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Izz New user Dayton, Ohio 77 Posts
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Well on the opposite side of this coin
let's say that I have some barbers that look too shinny and 2 that have the nice black outline worn look ... is there a way to make the 2 shinny ones have the black outline worn look?
Also I have a Morgan that was very worn when first bought but now this constant use ti is losing that dark shadow tint ... anyway to use this coin constantly but still keep the worn and old look? When I bought this coin I did so cause of the gray and black outlines and tint to the coin ... a lot of the other coins when in alittle better shape but none as nicely tinted as this one ... I asked the coin dealer why some where shinny and others like this one or even more blackly tinted and he stated that it was the way it was stored ... I should have asked for him to explain but didn't  ... Anyone have knowledge on this? thanks
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rutabaga Inner circle Toronto, Canada 1283 Posts
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Bleach will darken them nicely... then gentle rubbing to shine up the highlights.
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Sammy J. Inner circle Castle Rock, Colorado 1786 Posts
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I have some pretty shiney Morgans that I would like to look a little older. I asked David Neighbors about it and he told me to store them with rubber bands in the case. He said not to use color bands. I haven't tried it yet, but will.
Sammy J. Teague
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Izz New user Dayton, Ohio 77 Posts
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I will try the bleach first and will look for some rubber bands ... interesting thanks
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts
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There is a substance called "Liver of Silver" that is used by jewelers to antique silver, you can do a net search on it.
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Izz New user Dayton, Ohio 77 Posts
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I looked it up and ran across "liver of sulfur" but no liver of silver could that be it?
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts
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Yes, now that I think about it, I do believe that is the correct name.
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Izz New user Dayton, Ohio 77 Posts
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Ok cool
just making sure and thanks
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MortenN Veteran user Norway 338 Posts
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Off topic:
If you will have a older looks on your silvercoins, take them to a jeweler and he can "oxidize" the coins for you. After that you only need use them and rub them with your fingertips and they will got a natural old look after some days/weeks. You can also carefuly use a rag with silverpolish and shine them a little bit if you don't use the coins every day....or need them the same afternoon in a show. With this technique you can got the coins in exact the look you personal like. This is the same procedure they do with silverjewelrys. (of course designed oxidized silverjewelrys) For many years ago (15-20) when I worked in the jewelertrade we used a stuff called "Pariser Oxid". http://www.zujeddeloh.de/produkte/goldsc......304.html If you don't like the look after you have oxidized the coins, you can simply rub them with ordinary silverpolish and they are back to "old" shining again. Back to topic: only rub them with ordinary silverpolish. -Morten- |
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Strange Tasting Fish Sticks 1988 - 2013 The Big Brother is watching you 1095 Posts
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Don't clean them, being a numismatist as well as a magician, cleaning takes away a lot of their value if you ever decide to sell them, as a magician though, I'd suggest you leave the patina on them as well because they are mean't to look old.
You could buy some common date raw BU walking liberties for cheap though. BU=brilliant uncirculated raw=not encapulsated |
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MortenN Veteran user Norway 338 Posts
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The coins I talking about is nothing for a numismatist.
Magicans are using matching coins set with gaff + s**** e.g and the coins is already destroyed for a numismatist. I absolutely believe the coins can sell for a lot of money to another magican.....but what numismatist will pay for a destroyed coin..gaffed...??? And if you already have a matching coins set, why split them up again....sell them on Ebay to another magican.. I will guess the manufacturers order coins with low price to make gaffs e.g., they don't use coins who are from a "rare vintage" e.g. If they do, the set with matching coins and a s**** will have three times so high prices. -Morten- |
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