Cleaning a 1/2 penny

[Stan]

I am just getting back into collecting after decades of not.
Is there a way to clean a coin without damaging it? I just want to get some of the crud of it
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Type slow am old.

[Stan]

Ok, so I can’t up load Jpegs?

[Bill in Burl]

Yes, you can upload, easily. JUst follow the directions and crop it properly. We need to know what kind of coin and the condition to tell you how/what to do.

[Stan]

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Ok, thanks. This should show up this time.

[Bill in Burl]

It looks like it was buried for a time. Try a little extra virgin olive oil and see if it helps. Is any of the discoloration raised at all?. It's a common coin, so it won't hurt much to try some things.