Wish I could help, but, alas, I know nothing about these. Sorry.
Umm, permit me show my ignorance. What is an XRF? I assume the RF stands for radio frequency?
I recently acquired one of these. It's not my first nor is it my best, but it has a very well detailed reverse. Trier Mint: [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I'm not sure I would try any strong chemicals. I think acetone might be too strong.
Ditto.
do you have the means to test the metal w/o harming the coin? I've never heard of one these gilded, but, hey, there's a lot I've never heard...
Do you have it in hand? Very nice detail.
That's a great reverse ice-man. And fairly large and heavy. Good acquisition! :thumb: I was wondering. Since it is the policy of CT to keep...
Hey Ski, it's pretty easy. It must be if an old fool like me can figure it out. I'm looking forward to seeing your Byzantine coins, even the...
Is that you Echizento? Glad you are here. I thought maybe I'd never talk with you again. Most of the old gang is here, at least part of the...
Love that Khusro II Nummis
I suppose if I really wanted a gold coin, I could have had one. I saw a couple tonight at one of my new favorite seller that was at very good...
Very nice WB2. I do not own even one gold coin, but some day......
Ardatirion: Nice coin and good background info.
You ain't just whistlin' Dixie. But this is it for a while. I just fell into a good deal on these last 5 coins. I just couldn't pass it up....
I just bought 5 more coins in the past minute or so. Four are Republican and the other a Macrinius. Total bill was $250 or an average of $50...
You might be surprised. This particular coin did set me back a bit, but some of my other Republican coins were very reasonable ($35-$85). You...
Thanks guys for your comments and your help.
When I blow the image up, I think I can see a shadow of a monogram to the left. So, what do you think is the reference for this coin? According...
Once again, on a whim, I purchased a coin without complete identification. In fact it was listed as "Unknown Greek or Roman". I have since...
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