I've got some ancients stored in white paper envelopes. Do you think there would be any problems writing on the envelopes in pencil or pen? Which would be better? I just don't want anything to affect the coins negatively. Thanks!
Hello, If it was me I would put them in 2X2 or plastic in the envelope and then I would say a pencil would be the best.
Hi there. Thanks for your feedback. 2x2's would be okay. However, out of a few ancient coin collectors that I know, including one prominent dealer who I have bought my coins from, they say that paper envelopes are the best for long term storage. Also, there's just something about those ancient collectors...They like to touch everything. So, I'm thinking that pencil would be okay, I just don't want it to impart anything to the coin.
The paper envelopes will cause the coins to tone - but then so will the cardboard 2x2's, just not quite as much or as soon. So if you're OK with that - either one works
I don't like 2x2s at all (too much humidy and the plastic film makes them sweat) , so i'd go for the paper if i had to chose between the two. Failing that i'd advise you to buy a coin tray (which seems to be standard practice of storing ancients and hammered coins round these parts), i know a dealer that sells them if you require one.
