Looking good so far. I have never used toothpaste (so far).
We will know better once we have seen a sample of the coins. If you don't have the time to clean them properly, you may want to consider selling...
I always think of Probus as a snappy dresser. Great coins everybody.
Fake patina or not, I would leave it as it is. Good Joke MM ;)
Really nice little coin, well done.
A picture would let us know what you are up against.
Hey this is a record for me! Although much of it has nothing to do with the original post :)
much nicer than mine.
Matty I think randygeki was talking to me. He was checking up on me that I had posted before and after pictures of the same coin.
I wouldn't have bid as high as I did if it weren't for the details on the reverse. The arrow and the branch looked fascinating and the serpent is...
Hmmm we know the Romans had socks, just need to find the drawer.
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