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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Uncleaned Ancient Coin Discussion Forum => Topic started by: 67aiga7a on December 01, 2014, 02:41:04 pm
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Hi all,
The patina on the below coin is quite chipped and seems fragile, but there are few spots of soil left that I would love to remove. Will water or olive oil weaken the patina further if soaked, or shall I try mechanical removal or perhaps even seal it with ren wax and leave it as it is to prevent further damage ??? ?
Thanks in advance!
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The patina is all that is preserving the details. There is nothing to fix on the back and I would not even risk the front. You could pop the whole centre part off trying to clean it. It is pretty decent as is and fully identifiable.
Personally I would leave it.
Shawn
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I agree with Shawn. Do not touch it!!!
PeteB
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Thanks guys, it stays as it is :)