Got a dirty Faustina, Denarius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by icerain, Jul 25, 2016.

  1. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Well, its not that dirty, but its got some stuff encrusted on it. I'm not that experienced in cleaning coins so the most I would do may be to soak it in distilled water. Let me know if I should attempt to clean the coin.

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    Faustina I, Denarius
    141 A.D. / AR17 , 3.4g
    O: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right
    R: AVGVSTA Juno, veiled seated right, holding scepter
    RIC 363
     
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  3. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Some of the encrustation should come off the obverse. I would tend to leave the reverse alone. You could use distilled water, or you could try the olive oil and lemon juice method.

    In a pan of simmering water, put a small container containing some olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Drop in the coin and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or so. Keep an eye on it. Take it out periodically, brush and put it back in. Repeat until you are satisfied.
     
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  4. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    I'd definitely try a distilled water soak. Perhaps @YOC and @Pishpash will weigh in. They have more experience with cleaning coins than do most of us.

    Edited: Pish replied while I was typing :D
     
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  5. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Thanks. At home the only brush I have are a toothbrush, should I go get a special type of brush?
     
  6. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Toothbrush is perfect. Just cut the bristles down by about half so that they are a little stiffer. I get mine from a local supermarket. 10 for 1GPB.
     
  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Ole Faustina looks like she is high or coming off one. Congrats!
     
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  8. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Congrats icerain => that's a sweet Faustina Senior!!

    I also happen to have one of that girl's coins ...


    Faustina Senior.jpg
     
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