1856 Sydney Half Sov

[Stax]

One for the collection.
Not in the best condition, but they don't appear that often, so i bought it.
Think it's a type 1/3

 

[Stax]

 

[Stax]

I'm considering giving this the usual soak overnight in washing up liquid/water 1:1 .

Given what it is, is this a wise decision or not?

Once soaked I just rub the coin between two fingers under a warm tap.
Gets the grease etc off nicely, with no abrasive action other than my fingerprint.

I heard that some coins are worth more if you don't clean them though , so should I or shouldn't I?

Opinions greatly appreciated.
Don't want to ruin such a special coin.

Grade / values anyone?

Cheers

S.

 

[pragmatist]

Would acetone take that dark edge off the top left hand side possibly? only a quick 10 second dip mind.

 

[Stax]

No need, it's just 150 years of "Crud".
Given it the washing up liquid treatment and it looks like a different coin

Will post some pics tomorrow, when I can get access to mates camera.

Cheers for the suggestion though..

Nice 1

 

[pragmatist]

Look forward to seeing it, looks like a cracking coin.

 

[Stax]

Cleaned (soaked in soapy water overnight)

 

[Stax]

Looks better "in the flesh"

 

[pragmatist]

That looks amazing, may try that in my 1899 sov which looks a bit sorry for itself.