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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RaceBannon, post: 1657940, member: 25357&quot;]I picked up this one today as well.&nbsp; Now I need some advice on this one.&nbsp; I come from a background in US coins, where any kind of cleaning is a big no-no.&nbsp; I understand for ancients, some cleaning is OK if done properly.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve noticed some crud(love that technical numismatic jargon) on the legend of this coin.&nbsp; Would this coin be a good candidate for a cleaning?&nbsp; Perhaps a bath in olive oil followed by a light scrubbing with a toothbrush?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Philip I;&nbsp; AD 244-249</p><p><br /></p><p>Silver AR Antoninianus; 21mm/3.1g</p><p><br /></p><p>OBV IMP M IVL PHILIPUS AUG; Radiate Bust Right</p><p><br /></p><p>REV SECURIT ORBIS; Securitas Seated Left Holding Baton[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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