Wow, cool find! That is a neat reverse type. That was very cool to alert Orfew to this coin. John
There is also tin and other metals in ancient bronzes that also form multiple compounds, making cleaning them chemically more difficult. I agree...
I don't know if these are my best, but here are some I like for their artistic engraving: [ATTACH] And this one: [ATTACH] John
Mailed my gift today!
A great coin Jules. Once I started visiting cointalk I realized many people collect more than one coin from an emperor. This was a costly and...
Great cleaning effort @Roerbakmix What effect does sodium thiosulfate have on elemental copper? Can it be used to clean bronze coins or treat...
That is hard to believe for such a polite guy...
Great pictures, thanks for sharing! John
That doesn't match any ancient coin I have ever seen. Probably a modern fantasy piece?
This is a fun thread, good job thinking of it. Away from my catalog at the moment so I will see what others guess. John
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! My health has been better this year for which I am very thankful. John
Nice find, the important parts are all there. I like the depiction of the horse and rider. John
Great coin! Nice when you can relate one to historical events. John
Nice coin and interesting post @CoinBlazer . I have some Greek bronze bottle caps but no Roman ones. John
Try progressive lenses in your glasses instead of bifocals. They help a lot. I have one of those lighted, articulated magnifiers you mount on...
Here are a few small Greek bronzes. These are resting on the paper insert for a 2x2 coin flip. The paper is 1.75 inches square: [ATTACH]...
I always enjoy seeing your Chinese knives and spades although I know nothing about them other than what people have posted here. That is a great...
Some good finds! The coins in that box look pretty nice and not like junk at all. I have seen much worse. I love searching through pick bags...
Modern?
Great find, pretty sure I don't have one either. John
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