Thanks JA, that was very useful. I was puzzled that I hadn't seen another one described as bronze.
I have two poor quality denari and a great sestertius.
I know my method can get rid of the green stuff, I doubt that it will have much effect on the brown. It is reasonably attractive (to me) as it...
I would have to have a long hard think about it, once it was in hand. Those shadows I suspect is more green stuff under the brown. I might try...
Neat coins @Smojo.
I suppose it could be anything under that crud.
Seller describes it as unlisted. I found only one example in RIC in dated Ants, RIC 54. Seller describes it as bronze, all other listings I have...
Seems to be an email here http://www.wegm.com/coins/
Sometimes the mineral deposits can disfigure the coin. I wouldn't dream of removing the patina. These deposits are generally on top of the patina.
Wow Ides, rarely seen in that condition, outstanding.
@Mat, yes, in hand there was no indication of the crack prior to cleaning. The downside to cleaning can be that you uncover a can of worms (so to...
@Eduard I would leave it alone. Yes the patina is very thick, it is still attractive.
@Eduard post a picture of it. I only use my method that involves the very hard green deposit that defaces the coin.
Going to PM you.
I just have the one. [IMG] [IMG]
My method doesn't always work. Sometimes it is a partial success. I need more green coins to practice on.
Chrsmat71 sent me a coin to play with, so I did. Before pics [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This was a tough little cookie. It took 3 soaks, the green stuff...
Have you looked through her collection? I used to have a link but lost it.
Drop Dane a line.
Thanks to both of you. I wouldn't have spotted that.
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