As far as I am aware, it is porous to oxygen, an inhibiting coverage for sure, but not completely so.
Absolutely correct. Should only be used when there is no evidence of BD. The reason being that it will then be contained underneath the layer of...
Never tried the liquid version from a bottle. Mine is a wax in a tin that you apply very sparingly, let it dry for a few minutes and then gently...
A coin that is so worn and abused but seems to have a character. To this day I still have not got an attribution for it [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Also in the same lot is what I think is a Hadrian with Honos reverse, which you don´t see very often, if it is one [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
In a bunch lot of very low grade coins I spotted this. It is still the only one I have, other things catch my eye more, but I love this coin for...
Emperor Trajan. For some reason, I frequently take this coin out of its tray to hold, feel and stare at it. [ATTACH] NEXT: A coin from Sirmium mint
Much better choice. Nice looking coin of a not so common type.
Entry Post. I have a number of Australian coins in my collection, but I don´t have a sixpence. Thank you for a wonderful chance to acquire one,...
Exactly the same thought process. Recognisable portrait and his name visible were my only criteria for my one and only Nero. You and I seem to...
Thank you for a great contest @Joshua Lemons and congrats to @chlorinated
As the seller is located in Morrocco, I wouldn´t go near it with a bargepole. JMO
The signs are showing on the lettering of LIBERTY and IGWT. The ribbon shows it as well. A different stage to the one you link as Stage B, IMO as...
That is a question that is individual to each collector. There is no wrong way. Personally, I collect for both the coin itself and, more important...
Good luck on your new hobby. The safest way to remove the dirt deposits is to soak it in distilled water. If after rinsing, do not rub, there are...
Same as @Bing shows above [ATTACH]
Hi and welcome to CT. It means exactly that. Something harder than copper hit the coin, or it was dropped onto something and damaged it.
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A fun filled 5 hours. And always on tenterhooks when your machine signals something else. A nice haul of finds, well done.
Looks more like Honorius obverse, Honorius and Theodosius II reverse, standing facing, heads toward one another, each holding a spear in outer...
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