I'd soak that coin in a weak acid (lemon juice or white vinegar), keeping a close eye on it and dabbing it with a cotton swab periodically. Rinse...
Yes, all of your other EL and AV coins are now worthless by comparison. You should just send them all to me :D
Having coins which appear in print books is definitely satisfying :) I didn't have any (that I know of) until Naville started selling some...
I have many very rare coins but none are absolutely unique, as far as I know. ... Hey AJ-- that spectacular Clazomenae drachm has always looked...
What a fantastic example of the type, Ivan! Crisp and clear. Nice work on the new background, too :)
I agree with Nick. The top set is better but still not well focused. It's definitely an improvement though. All of your images have cropping...
You realize I have to hate you a little bit for this, right? :D I guess I'm happy that lot went to a friend since I couldn't bid on it.
That's a very attractive Trajan! His denarii are not always so appealing. Nice score :)
Nice coins, everyone! The archaic era is so enigmatic and interesting (although the simple quadripartite punch reverse wasn't restricted to the...
I've barely looked at it-- having only checked a few references. I'm still way behind in all aspects of life and coins, scrambling to catch up...
Your coin's cleaning was less harsh than mine, a blind purchase from a mixed lot. I debated getting rid of it but decided I like it enough to...
To me the edge looks purposefully ground to that shape, rather than a casting seam. I wonder if someone altered the edge in antiquity. Shaped as...
Outstanding images, even when clicked to enlarge. I love the coin too :)
Awesome :D I ran a haiku contest/giveaway on another coin forum not long before completely abandoning US coins for ancients. I was happily...
I'm going to reveal the full extent of my ignorance of these Flavians now (sorry, @David Atherton!!-- I do appreciate your educational posts but...
Ohhh. CNG 87 lot 985 has the wrong picture. Yeah... guess I didn't read the description :oops:.
Electroplated in modern times??
Condition is much less important when there is a good story to go along with the coin! :) That's a good doggie :D Here's a dog of a dog,...
Option 3 is to wait for one that doesn't cause such decision angst :)
Looks great to me. I don't see anything to clean!
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