4 coins of course, from top left: Commodus, Vespasian, Antoninus Pius and in the bottom left corner, Tiberius. The Commodus has been waxed as a conservation precaution but I really don't like the look or the feel of it. It also makes it difficult to photo. I complained and the vendor graciously offered to take it back, but I decided to keep it. I like the CC motif and he gives me discounts fairly regularly. I'm not trying to rekindle the wax on/wax off discussion but I will say I'm not a wax guy. I'm going to take on BD by using safe-coinage: always buy from a reputable dealer and always inspect for green stuff.
I've been told mineral spirits will remove the wax. I haven't tried it yet, but I will after the Christmas season is over and I have some time. Acetone will not remove the wax, but will remove other sorts of (mostly organic) gunk.
I have two bronzes with wax on it. I agree it is terrible to try and take pics of, but I have kept the wax on them cause I am somewhat afraid taking it off could result in some BD or something overtime. Ive had these particular 2 for several years now and no issues.
Well, I do not think I'd take mineral spirits to it. I think it may be too strong. I have a better idea. Send it to me and I will just have to deal with it.
Wow, those are awesome!! ..... Hmmm, I only have two coins that have been "waxed", but I still love 'em both ... .... fricken "waxers"!!
I believe the "Frichtenwaax" were a vicious tribe of the hunnish descent. Many of their coins still show the prophylactic power of early biological fluids that they applied to early emissions.
They were bass-ass!! They told Alexander Serverus, when he offered them coinage to chill out and quit making a fuss; they notably replied "Feevil Fricht da Hoonah"...which is the worst thing you can say to an emperor who was.....not tall. I don't want to use the s-word.
