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Offline nikopolis1

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« on: April 30, 2010, 02:45:23 am »
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Could someone help me with suggestion how to clean this  antonianus .Should I try remove the green layer , what solution to use ,just any tips.The coins was soaked for 3 month in distillate water and I did some brushing  but some of the dirt won't come off

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Re: Advice
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2010, 02:49:46 am »
The brown is dirt, the green (and the black) is patina. Maybe picking at the brown dirt carefully would be a good way to go
rather than brushing.
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Re: Advice
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2010, 08:15:15 pm »
The patina looks pretty solid. You could soak it in distilled water than lightly brush it under running water with a toothbrush.

 

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