Valentinian III my latest addition, clean or not to clean

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  1. ancient times

    ancient times Legatus Legionis

    Need some help, a real nice coin but should i clean the sand patina off or leave it alone?
    Valentinian III
    AD 425-455, AE Nummus (13mm, 1.05 gram) Rome
    DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG; draped, cuir. and pearl-diademed bust r. VICTORIA AVGG; T in left field; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch, RM in exergue RIC 2121
    Valentinian III.jpg Valentinian III (2).jpg
     
    ancient times, Dec 19, 2022
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  3. sky92880

    sky92880 Well-Known Member

    Hoi ancient times,

    I myself should leave it. I don't think you get a better reading result when the sand is gone. But that is my opinion
     
    sky92880, Dec 19, 2022
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Ditto
     
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  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I like it the way it is.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Dec 19, 2022
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  6. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I'd leave it alone, looks fine. Great coin and a fellow I need too.
     
    Mat, Dec 19, 2022
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