I'm still very much an apprentice. One thing I try to do before I start is to find a photo of the coin as it should be. Or, one very close. Then I...
I'm not getting them to show quality. I just want them nice and identifiable. It takes hours of soaking and light touch to get anything out of...
Here is the latest effort. A Claudius Caesar. It is a very rough coin and I couldn't do much with it. Claudius Æ As. 26 mm - 6.12 g TI CLAVDIVS...
Some folks might call it an error. But, anomaly always works for me. They are fun to find with any terminology.
IMO, I don't think RPM's are errors since the mint did that intentionally.
Thank you. I am still learning and only want uncleaned coins. I appreciate any help.
I appreciate your comment about cleaning. Yes, it could be better. But, I am a 77 year old amateur and all the coins in my ancient collection have...
Mine looks the same as your Galerius above. The reverse is different though. I have mine attributed to Maximinus II. Help please. Am I wrong?...
What's the latest on that release that is to be limited to 1945 coins?
Plastic takes a million years to decompose.
There is a specific glue to use on PVC. But, you are right about help. Google it and see what you need before you go. Read up a little. There will...
No, but it brings big numbers on Etsy.
Remember those days? Do you have Prince Albert in a can?
The hardware store get you the cement you need. They sell PVC caps made to fit. Just glue on also.
You can cut a short piece of PVC and put a cap on each end.
Go to the museum and buy a ceramic jug like used in ancient times. They seem to work well.
Wash your hands often.
I'd like to see that pan with some brownies in it. Have fun and let us know how it goes.
Isn't the IMP CAESAR MAXIMUS AVG backwards?
This is a MUSTCAM with 10X to 300X and 5 MP. For coins you should not have more than 300X unless you are doing some sort of professional work. The...
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