The answer is short: No, no, don't, no.
About the only thing you can safely do is use a soft cloth to remove any obvious surface dirt. Cleaning ANY antique coin using brushes or chemicals you have at home will damage its surface and reduce its value to collectors.
The Penny Philanthropist - 1917 was released on: USA: 24 September 1917
You should just soak a PENNY in CoCA CoLA.
You can clean your penny board using penetrating oil to prevent rust buildup
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Usually you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. The 1917 Australian Penny is almost identical to the 1911 Australian Penny. See the link below for a 1911 Australian Penny.
A Penny's History was created in 1917.
can gatorade clean a old penny
The front of a 1917 penny looks very similar to a present day penny. The reverse had shafts of wheat with ONE CENT and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The Clean Gun - 1917 was released on: USA: 26 October 1917
Vinegar is a weak acid. If I remember my chemistry lessons of 40+ years ago correctly the action of an acid on a dirty penny should produce some sort of salty substance and water and the penny will then appear clean.
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Mix a tablespoon of vinegar with a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Dip the penny in the mixture and rub gently with a cloth or your fingers to remove the dirt and grime. Rinse the penny with water and dry it with a soft cloth.
A Laundry Clean-Up - 1917 was released on: USA: 13 May 1917