I have just recently entered into the world of metal detecting. There were several reasons why I chose metal detecting as a hobby: I needed out of the house, my dog loves going on walks, and I saw it as a natural extension to my 30 year hobby of collecting coins.
One of the assumptions that I had about metal detecting is that the hobby would be full of coin collectors like me but in general I’ve been very surprised by the lack of numismatic knowledge in the metal detecting world.
I now understand that coin shooting is only one part of metal detecting. Whereas a coin collector has the advantage of specializing in coins, metal detectors have to have a little bit of knowledge about several different subjects to include relics, jewelry, and trash. I’m also learning that metal detecting has a much larger learning curve than coin collecting that begins prior to their first actual hunt in deciding what detector to buy and then once that detector is bought learning how to use it.
With that said, this lack of numismatic knowledge isn’t a huge issue as there has only been one question that’s been raised that I think all metal detectors should study up on when it comes to coin finds. However, this issue is constantly being raised and the VAST majority of the advice given is inexcusably wrong.
The question at hand is “how do I clean my coin finds”? I hope to answer that question in this article.
Thank you; i have been looking for a proper cleaning solution, this one makes me wonder how many coins i have ruined lol, i have many books of different coins, (non of which i will sell, i am going to leave them to my Grandson.
hopefully he will take them and my hobby, of metal detecting. and put it to good use,and build up a good collection. Now that i have this solution to help me and him the collection will be worth more some day.I do want to thank you again, for this important info'. and i clicked (notify me) by E-Mail if and when you have more info.