Hi, I have the opportunity to purchase my first sestertius, and I was looking at this piece. If someone could tell me whether or not the coin's patina is original, and what price would be right. Thanks, Peter Z
I see three colors of "green" on the reverse. 1. Dark brown-green. Looks like original patina. 2. Light blue-green at edge and fingerprint (?). Looks like active BD. 3. Bright emerald green. Either fresh corrosion or wiped-on chemical that is reacting with surface. I don't like any "patina" with painted on or wiped on patterns. Let's see what the ancient experts who know these coins say.
