[Jewelry making - Article 00423] - Re: [Orchid] Roman Coins

[Patricia Hicks]

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Gary, 

    all I have ever read concerning the cleaning of old coins of any
    sort that might have antique value is - Don't.  You could give them
    a gentle wash in plain soap and water, even brush off soil type dirt
    (most were buried before discovery) with a soft brush, but do not
    attempt to use chemical cleaners or acids or tumbling or abrasives,
    etc.  The whole thing about genuine Roman coins is authenticity and
    you wouldn't want them to look straight out of the Franklin Mint,
    would you ? 

    Now, if what you have are reproductions ..... jewelry away. 

    Pat, who loves her old Roman coins dug in N. Africa sand 

 
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