1e Cleaning attempt

[okidoki]

Hello Coin friends,

I bought this coin at an auction, some time ago.
with a good hint from Frans i got myself a microscope.

its not ready but almost i guess.

1e as bought
2e as now
3e CNG example.

Gallery
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117172

[Arados]

You have done a fine cleaning job on your coin Oki. 

[Joe Sermarini]

Very nice!

[okidoki]

thank you both,

maybe better to move it here.

Uncleaned Ancient Coin Discussion

[SC]

Excellent job.  It looks great now.  Vivid green patina with some of the light earth remaining. 

Shawn

[areich]

In my opinion the right time to stop. The remaining sand enhances contrast and does not obscure any details.

[okidoki]

thx, Shawn and Andreas,

i agree, now getting a good picture for this nice coin.
that will be a next project for me.

[Diederik]

Yes, I suppose it is about done and you have started on bronze, which requires a delicate hand. Have you tried sanding the flat areas with sandpaper 800? You need tiny pieces, which I hold down with a flattened wooden pick. The result can be quite enhancing.
I'll show some silver ones which I have tried my hand on.


Frans

[okidoki]

Thank you Frans,
I could try that, with such a close up picture, you can see the sandgranes