Valentinian I Cleaning

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Inspector43, Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    This is the coin I am working on now. The first photo is the before. The second is the current status. I still have a little work to do.

    Val I Star over P Rough.jpg Valentinian I Star over P.jpg

    Valentinian I, AE3, Siscia. AD 364-373. 2.63 g.

    DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed
    bust right.
    SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, holding
    wreath and palm.

    Star over P in left field, M in right field.
    Mintmark: Gamma SISC.

    RIC IX Siscia 15a, type xvii (a)
     
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  3. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    purdy good job! :)
     
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  4. Spaniard

    Spaniard Well-Known Member

    Wow!......Nicely done!.......What system are you using?
     
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  5. Thelivinglady

    Thelivinglady Member

    Is it safe, value-wise, to clean Roman, biblical coins of the green patina? If not, should you clean Roman coins of environmental damage? If so, how?
     
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  6. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Thanks.
    I soak a couple of days in Acetone and/or Peroxide 40 Vol. Lightly brush between soakings. Then I put it under my stereo zoom microscope and very gently clean it with various tools. Diamond tip, light brush, etc. Then soak some more. I keep doing this until an image appears that I can identify. Even slight identification so I can continue knowing where the devices of the coin are. When I have an idea of what I am dealing with I can continue with some assurance that I am not going to remove any detail.
     
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  7. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    There are many posts on the Ancient Forum as to cleaning the bronze rot (green). There are also many posts on preserving and protecting a coin when you have finished. I have only been doing this for about 2 years. Every time I clean one and post here I learn more. Therefore, I don't want to give "expert advice" as yet. Get into the Ancient Forum and learn from the real experts.

    Welcome aboard.
     
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