M6 - First Indian

[lambo1]

Well, I finally got an older coin. I have been metal detecting for a month now and today I dug an 1882 Indian at 5".
Now I have to go back and find the silver!
Np pic attached as I am having a hard time focusing the camera and the coin is a little hard to read.
Any camera ideas or or cleaning up an old Indian?

Lambo

 

[cosmic]

Try stabilizing the camera and put a magnifying glass just in front of the lens..Move both together till focused.. Try cleaning in instant mashed potatoes...Check every 30 minutes or so and use a soft bristle bush like a ladies makeup brush until you see little effect in cleaning.. To little cleaning is better than over cleaning..Congrats!! Knew you would like the M-6...
Ray

 

[lambo1]

Thanks, Cosmic. It's a good feeling to pull a coin out that's 126 years old and I have only just started.
What about olive oil for the cleaning?

Lambo

 

[cosmic]

Never!! It will weep out of the coin forever...Much better to use distilled water and wait for months then to use olive oil.. No longer recommended by pro's..

 

[lambo1]

I don't want to make the Indian cry.
How do you clean w/ potaotes?

 

[cosmic]

Make it like you were going to eat them and immerse it in the potatoes.. You can also make a slice in a potato and place it in the slice.. Just check it often so you don't over do it, as it will make it look rusty..