What is the best/quickest way to clean the coins you find?

[Nevada Silver]

Just curious as to the best and quickest way to clean the coins that we dig from the ground? I realize that we do not want to alter the older more valuable coins by cleaning -- but I am referring to all of the current clad coins we dig up.

Thanks in advance for all of your suggestions and help!

 

[Larry (IL)]

A rock tumbler works well for me, just keep your pennies separate from the silver colored clad.

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[Nevada Silver]

Thank you, Larry! I do have a rock tumbler but I have included the pennies with the silver clad -- good advice to separate them to keep the silver from having a copper tint!

 

[UtahRich]

The quickest way is from the hole straight into the mouth. Don't taste so good though.

 

[Elton]

A rock tumbler works well for me, just keep your pennies separate from the silver colored clad.

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Larry what cleaning agent do you use.if any ??? I do know as you say separate cleaning works best. And even separate rocks for each is better....I have found..I need advice on cleaning solution though...

 

[Larry (IL)]

I use sand as the medium and a drop or two of dishwashing detergent, a cup (or less) of vinegar and add water to just cover the coins.. I don't fill the barrel over 2/3 full.

 

[nw1886]

........met a guy that tumbled about 200 Large Cents and proudly showed them to me.....a professional numismatist.


I "think" it scarred my soul (but know it chapped my.........)