Each one is a little different. I soak all the loose stuff off first. Then a little bit at a time until I can identify the coin. Once I am sure of...
Some of them I do. These have all been posted as I finished them. But, I will look through my files to see if I can find them. Thanks for the...
I have been cleaning ancients for about 2 years. I would like to post what I think are my best jobs. This first coin is listed in RIC VII Cyzicus...
Like you, I want to lose a few pounds but not that way.
Great year Ed. Looking forward to your 2023 season. I enjoy the stuff you find. My collection is basically from the wild.
May have been printed prior to the use of Zip Codes.
Makes a great year Ed.
Nice additions @Bing
I will try some different lighting and perhaps have my son look. My eyes are 79 years old. I have several different magnifications and lighting...
I initially set my coin at RIC 56. I can't see any detail in the exergue. I think they are all keepers. Thanks for the feedback.
By the way, is it an Antoninianus?
I started about 2 years ago with only the thought of cleaning and identifying 100 ancients. I am in the neighborhood of 150 now. Many of them I...
It is 2.71 g and 22 mm.
I have some that all I can hope to do is identify them. I agree with your feedback. Thanks.
I have been working on this coin for a long time, perhaps a year. I think I have finally identified it as Aurelian. I can't make out the mint yet....
I found one back in the 50's. It is very much like extra hair. [ATTACH]
Die chip. Nice find.
Way to go CN.
Great coin @Bing and I like the idea of freeing the coin. Of the hundreds of coins I have there are 4 in tombs. They were given to me in trades...
Probably from a military person "somewhere in China" during the war. I like it.
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