I was going to post some new picks but I can't compete with the coins posted today. Maybe tomorrow. A couple of weeks ago i created this thread: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/bd-or-something-else.281985/ The coin a Tetricus II is an inexpensive buy I purchased when I first started my ancient venture. Saving it is a good feeling mainly because the rest & better of my collection is safe. Educational because now I know how to combat it rather than fear it. First thing I did was use Kentuckys advice minus one ingredient (only because I wasn't sure what it was). But I did know baking soda. I picked off what I could. Then made a paste of baking soda & distilled water in an rx bottle. Let it soak for a few days, then rinsed & repeated. After a few quick PM''s with JA. I put it in the oven on low for 30 minutes, then a dip in acetone. After that I put a few drops of Verdicare in a small rx bottle & let it soak a few days. I took it out yesterday morning. There are a couple small spots but they're hard & not moving. Mineral deposits I hope. The final (I hope) results: Trying to simplify with thumbnails & had to use a different room lighting was difficult. Will keep separate & a watchful eye. Thank You all for your advice. I would've lost a couple dozen ancients & possibly some silver mods without you all.
looks good smojo! i recently had a little battle with BD as well, and used a very similar technique. don't forget to keep an eye on it, BD tends to "go into remission" more than it gets cured its seems.
What temperature did you use for the oven treatment? I'm sure someone looking for a way to treat their coins in the future would appreciate such details.
The lowest setting on my oven it's warm. The oven was to help dry it the acetone to draw out any remaining moisture. That advice came from JA. Yes that's an unfortunate truth. Going to keep it seperate. Also separating the coins that were stored with it. They show no signs but better safe than sorry.
Looks good! A word to the wise: EVERYBODY should check their bronze once a month, especially those that live in humid locations. Early detection of BD goes a long way to curing it - it's something most collectors of bronze have to deal with. If you haven't done so yet, equip yourself with a set of dental picks, distilled water, acetone, and Verdicare. You may need it someday.
The humidity is brutal here, especially the summer months. The material used for storage plays a role here. Mainly for coppers, bronze & the clads. Silver & gold seems to do okay.
