I found it at a pawn shop. And I think a good price. I kinda figured the corrosion was normal, I wasn't sure if someone gave up on the...
Limes Denarius? I was wondering, and it was going to be my next question. Was that this looks red, More of a bronze. I am going to have some...
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A vise or Lawn mower, it could have been used as a shim to level something, there are so many variables to the question of PMD. It did not leave...
The folks on this site aren't the follow the leader type, we all voice our own opinions, the bend and condition of the coin, imo overpowers all...
Thanks, Roman Collector, Smojo and Curtisimo, the examples will definitely help me in the restoration. Is this just years of built up corrosion? I...
you can lose the gloves, it is all damage. PMD
AS Jeff said,:rolleyes: the lines need to be shown with different light. They are probably going to be difficult to capture through the original...
I'd put more faith in the Susan B's
It isn't a mint error. It looks more like a rock tumbler!
I see the depression in the field, (under Y) your coin is damaged in many other areas. Because it is damaged it is hard to justify other minor...
Back into the olive oil.
The coin on the left seems to have less wear. The right has the best chance at selling. JMO
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This is 1 week alternating between distilled water and olive oil. Brushing and a little picking, I did not take a photo of the original, it was...
I was photo'ing die markers for an RPM variety. This photo was a result of focusing on the Cracked Skull!
I will check them out, Thanks.
It's Roman by the way.
Just a shot out to the Dark Side, I have one soaking, I am not sure what it is, Bronze, copperish, It's covered in what I think might be bronze...
The Obverse from the Dark Side![ATTACH]
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