hammereds going black

[jacko]

evening all
just a question about what you think is the best way to stop your silver coins turning black
as i have just noticed that some of my hammered coins seem to be going black around the
edges. i know some one will have the answer

thanks jacko

[billy fishpond]

a total guess from a beginner,= renaissance wax

[loud ed]

how did you clean them in the first place?

[jacko]

cheers billy
jacko

[jacko]

hi loud ed

just warm water and soap but they dont seem to be as bright as when they were dug

jacko

[loud ed]

its best to leave them alone
make sure you dont store them with any other metals its best to keep different metals away from one another use a good quality storage system remembering that some woods can have deteriorating effects on coins

[billy fishpond]

i dunked mine in electrolysis for a few moments at a time, to see what would happen, and im pleased to say it worked really well. dont want to recomend it to you though in case you destroy your coins. i gave mine away to the farmer any way, but it did clean them up really well

[jacko]

thanks guys for your advice

i think i will leave them as they are . electrolysis isnt for me
i just wondered if exposing to the air after so long in the ground would have some affect ?
they are all in there individual little plastic envelopes

thanks jacko

[billy fishpond]

wise man