Cleopatra VII 80 Drachma - To Wax or not to Wax?

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  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Happy to help! Good luck with the coin :)
     
    hotwheelsearl, Jul 8, 2020
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  3. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    That coin looks really delightful now!
     
    hotwheelsearl, Jul 8, 2020
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  4. philologus_1

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    The result of the Renwax application is not obviously significant in the photos. I can tell an improvement in hand however. Perhaps the desert patina is too coarse for the wax. Or perhaps I applied too little Renwax (although I applied it liberally). Nonetheless, I am happy with the final result.

    Top picture: Uncleaned; as purchased.
    Middle picture: After cleaning but pre-Renwax.
    Bottom picture: After Renwax application.

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  5. robinjojo

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    Here's a somewhat better photo of the coin that I took today.

    Bronze is tough to photograph!

    D-Camera Cleopatra VII, 80 Drachma, Third Application of Renwax, 7-10-20.jpg
     
    robinjojo, Jul 10, 2020
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