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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4602573, member: 110226"]This coin arrived today. It is quite unusual. It is an imitation of the Athenian tetradrachm of the mid to late 5th century BC. It is made of lead.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lead is prone to deterioration when exposed to moisture. Here in California that isn't a major issue, but humid days do occur. Also, there is the safety issue, since lead is quite toxic, especially for children.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, I am considering applying Renaissance wax to seal the coin. The wax would seal the coin, at least theoretically, from the effects of moisture, and it would form a barrier of sorts that would allow safer handling of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Is that advisable? How much will the wax alter the coin? The wax is also a polish. Would that cause the deposits, which I think add to the coin's appearance, to dissolve or darken?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks!</p><p><br /></p><p>The coin weighs 15.77 grams, and is 24 mm in diameter.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AsAAAOSwUSle8pys/s-l1600.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4602573, member: 110226"]This coin arrived today. It is quite unusual. It is an imitation of the Athenian tetradrachm of the mid to late 5th century BC. It is made of lead. Lead is prone to deterioration when exposed to moisture. Here in California that isn't a major issue, but humid days do occur. Also, there is the safety issue, since lead is quite toxic, especially for children. So, I am considering applying Renaissance wax to seal the coin. The wax would seal the coin, at least theoretically, from the effects of moisture, and it would form a barrier of sorts that would allow safer handling of the coin. Is that advisable? How much will the wax alter the coin? The wax is also a polish. Would that cause the deposits, which I think add to the coin's appearance, to dissolve or darken? Thanks! The coin weighs 15.77 grams, and is 24 mm in diameter. [IMG]https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AsAAAOSwUSle8pys/s-l1600.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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