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Offline Danny N

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Help with roman coin
« on: January 14, 2021, 08:36:14 pm »
Hi,
This coin is 23.5 mm and 7.2 grams.
The reverse is beyond hope but am hoping to identify the emperor. I can't make it out but seem a very early imperial.
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Re: Help with roman coin
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2021, 07:03:36 am »
Again, a total ruin.
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Re: Help with roman coin
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2021, 09:15:46 am »
You can use this "thing" to try some risky cleaning methods. It could be instructive and also safe because there is nothing to break.
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Re: Help with roman coin
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2021, 05:23:55 pm »
My guess would be Julio-Claudian from the head shape and neck - though you will have a better idea of it in hand. 

There are some left facing Augustus and Tiberius.

Look at wildwinds for those Emperors with it in hand to see if the bust matches......

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Re: Help with roman coin
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2021, 06:27:28 pm »
It seems to be down to the metal already--I doubt anything will improve it.
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Offline Danny N

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Re: Help with roman coin
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2021, 08:01:10 pm »
Yes you are right have cleaned as much as I can. The pitting makes it hard to as will just remove more patina for no gain.
I'll try Tiberius/Augustus in Wildwinds and see what I come up with.

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