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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lrbguy, post: 3198218, member: 88829&quot;]In a compromise move I just picked up this denarius of Julia Titi which is going to require a bit of work. The coin is not here yet, hence seller photo.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]827189[/ATTACH] </p><p>The coin is good silver throughout, so the green spots appear to be copper bearing accretions, probably from bronze coins (and coin debris) in close contact for centuries.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been told that the use of lemon juice (or lemon slices?) will help break down the accretions.&nbsp; But I don&#039;t know what to expect in terms of discoloration, nor the steps needed to stabilize the coin after treatment with the lemon.&nbsp; At the moment I plan to remove any residual accretion with microscope and needle, an old method I have used with silver successfully in the past.&nbsp; But first I want to see what can be done with mild acid, if that is the right move.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any tips suggestions or caveats are requested and will be most informative for me.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your thoughts?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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