Basically, I think that a long soak in 100% acetone should remove all PVC residue. If there is still some remaining, perhaps a second soak is in...
Lima, 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J. KM 55.1; Gilboy L-8-3. 26.90 grams [ATTACH] That's a very nice city view thaler of Zurich!
At this point I suggest leaving the coin alone and not take any further steps. Observe it over time. It should tone down. Don't rush the...
Here's a genuine example for comparison, Lima mint. Purchased from Freeman Craig around 1982. Lima, Philip V, 8 reales, [1]704 H. KM 34 26.9...
The Caligula AE as is a mainstay for most collections, being the most available type along with the quadrans for this emperor, but finding a nice...
Excellent examples posted! I don't collect gold coins on a systematic basis, but here are two solidi that are the best that I have. Honorius, AV...
Thanks! I actually have many other pillars and cobs, mostly 8 reales, that need photographing, an accumulation from over 30 years of collecting....
Are we still at 1756, a year that I remember fondly? Here's a pretty common date for Mexico, but in nice grade. Mexico, 8 reales, Ferdinand VI,...
Here's a fairly recently acquired (November 2023) Turkoman fals. Seljuqs of Rum, Sulayman II, AE fals, AH 592-600 (1196-1204). Mitchiner 964;...
Here's another site with screen shots of all the Roma Numismatics articles, including e-journal articles: https://roma-archive-unofficial.weebly.com/
I don't think these articles will be saved elsewhere online, so I downloaded some of them to my computer. They are in PDF format. There are...
I think the modeling on the obverse of B is better. It is also more of threequarters view, compared to the first coin, A. Artistically, B is...
That's a beautiful coin, Anthony. Congratulations on graduating! Which school?
Here's one of my favorite hook neck 8 reales, from Durango and purchased from Freeman Craig in 1982. Mexico, 8 reales, 1824 RL, Durango. Defiant...
I have lots of them as well. Maybe I could use them to build a boat!
I do find auctions increasingly unaffordable, what with the fees, currency conversion for overseas auctions and rising shipping charges. It is...
You've probably have all ready heard, but if not, Roma Numismatics is closing as of the 24th of this month. It's too bad, but given the legal...
Talk about serendipity! Congratulations!
That's a lovely example, with a great provenance. Many years ago I was luck to purchase a coin from the Daniel K. E. Ching collection through...
That's an excellent coin with nice old toning. The demand for virtually all Chinese coins, even cash, just keeps on booming. I remember owning a...
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