How to Tell if a Coin Has Been Cleaned

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How to Tell if a Coin Has Been Cleaned

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This is from an American website, but is still relevant to UK coins.

How to Tell if a Coin Has Been Cleaned

Shiny coins are so beautiful. When the coin leaves the mint after just being struck, it
has a shine, or luster, that it can never recover if it is lost through circulation, or if
someone cleans the coin, thereby destroying the original surface characteristics
gained as a result of striking.

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Re: How to Tell if a Coin Has Been Cleaned

Post by Steve-B »

Very interesting read Dave, thanks.

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