I have bought some uncleaned
Roman coins. I'm having a lot of fun cleaning them and trying to identify them. The coins were pretty
cheap, about $2 CAD and as such are not in great shape.
Of the first 6 I have one is in great condition, I'm taking my time and not having much trouble with it. The other 5 are not as nice and I have been experimenting with them.
It's seems there are about 5 layers to the coins.
1. Dirt
2.
Intact patina (dark shiny green)
3.
Patina where the top layer has been removed (lighter dull green)
4. Corroded bronze
5. Shiny bronze (more recent damage?)
If there are only specks of the dark green
patina left is it bad to remove them for a more uniform look?
I'm attaching some pictures of my coins. I'm hoping if someone can tell if this is what they should look like. If I could clean them more, or if I'm over doing it. Also any general advice would be appreciated as I'm a
complete beginner. Thanks!