You should never polish a silver dollar or any old coin. Any standard silver polish you have at home will damage the coin's surface and reduce its value.
The 1889 Morgan dollar is common. Circulated examples have average values of $30.00-$42.00. But if you clean it, you destroy the collectible value of it. The value would only be about $20.00 if it...
Polishing a coin reduces it value because of the damage it does to the surface of the coin. Polishing actually removes some of the silver and some of the details on the coin can be weakened or even...
The optimum manner in which to restore a coin (not clean) is to apply with a Q-tip a very light coat of xylene; then wipe dry.
Bad Advice.
Don't try to clean your coins with anything more than...
You first must be aware that "Nickel silver" has no silver in it at all. It is an alloy consisting of copper, zinc and nickel. Polishing:1st--Clean with vinegar using cloth and/or brush. 2nd--Do...