There are many different opinions about cleaning. You do not clean modern coins, some say you don't clean ancient coins either. Some say olive...
It is rather worn, but I paid $15 for it.
Some of those look promising after a good clean. I would start off simple with a distilled water soak for a day or two.
[ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius AE As. 161-162 AD. 10.0g, 24g OBV: IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M Bare head right. REV: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI...
[ATTACH] The coin arrived last week, but I've been lazy in posting it. This is the scanner photo which turned out alright, but not spectacular....
Very nice new purchases! I'm going to post some of mine soon.
I suggest doing two or more heads. Might be easier to post more coins.
You make some very good points I'd say.
Another emperor I don't have yet. Been looking for a decent one to appear. Nice coin again, zumbly.
It sucks to hear the prices are rising on these coins. I have been waiting for a decent one for a low price for awhile. I have seen a couple but...
What don't you like about it?
[ATTACH] Helena II AR Heavy Siliqua. Uncertain mint, AD 360. 2.84g, 17mm, 5h. FLAV MAX HELENA AVG, diademed and draped bust right, hair bound...
[ATTACH] Claudius AE As. 9.2g, 30mm OBV: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, Bare head left. REV: S-C across field, Minerva standing right,...
[ATTACH] Antoninus Pius Æ Orichalcum Sestertius. 24.2g, 34mm OBV: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII, Laureate head right. REV: LIBERTAS COS...
[ATTACH] Crispus AE3. 325-326 AD. 2.6g, 18.34mm OBV: CRISPVS NOB CAES, Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right. REV: PROVIDENTIA CAESS,...
Gotta write a new CA (Coin Anonymous) 12 step program. 1. I am powerless over buying ancient coins. I am broke and my life is unmanageable. 2....
That is a pretty good deal for that coin, Bing! Congrats!
Congrats!! Nice acquisition! Who did you get it from? I don't know who is the favored son. lol
[ATTACH] Romanus III. 1028-1034 AD. Class B anonymous follis, 1028-1034 AD. Constantinople. 10.6g, 31.81mm OBV: IC-XC to right and left of bust...
With this much uncertainty, I will pass on these coins and keep looking. Thanks for the tips.
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