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<p>[QUOTE="Blake Davis, post: 2990638, member: 91820"]I'm not sure about "heavy patina" since too much patina tends to obscure details. But, like you, I love patinated coins - in fact, I only collect bronzes and most are patinated. In certain circumstances a bright even patina can make a coin look like a gem.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the other hand, "Tiber patina" is lovely also. This refers to a bronze coin that does not have a patina, but does have the original surface. My understanding is that these are coins that were either found in water, or in other area (perhaps deserts?) where patina did not form. </p><p><br /></p><p>Your coin is beautiful - I have to assume that some of the uneveness may be due to the photograph and not be on the coin itself. Of course, a nice even even patina that does not obscure details can be pricey, depending on the coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Blake Davis, post: 2990638, member: 91820"]I'm not sure about "heavy patina" since too much patina tends to obscure details. But, like you, I love patinated coins - in fact, I only collect bronzes and most are patinated. In certain circumstances a bright even patina can make a coin look like a gem. On the other hand, "Tiber patina" is lovely also. This refers to a bronze coin that does not have a patina, but does have the original surface. My understanding is that these are coins that were either found in water, or in other area (perhaps deserts?) where patina did not form. Your coin is beautiful - I have to assume that some of the uneveness may be due to the photograph and not be on the coin itself. Of course, a nice even even patina that does not obscure details can be pricey, depending on the coin.[/QUOTE]
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