FORVM`s Classical Numismatics Discussion Board
Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Uncleaned Ancient Coin Discussion Forum => Topic started by: nikopolis1 on June 02, 2021, 06:01:17 am
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Lead celtic imitations of Odesos .How to separete them?So far soaking in formic acid for a week did not help.I try to drive a needle in between -I give up ,lead is too soft and I will damaged them.I think to try electrolysis .Any sugestions for any other treatment?I suspect eletrolysis will strip the patina
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Maybe 3 or 4 wood toothpicks used as wedges spaced around the edges, gently pushing them in a little bit at the time ? Wood is less likely to damage the metal and using multiple leverage points might help too. Good luck.
Ken
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have you tried boiling them in water?
The issue with lead is that it both soft and has a low melting point. Heat would eventually release them, but it would be easy to overdo it and melt the surface. Boiling and then gentle prying with a wooden wedge is something you can try.
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Boiling sounds good to me .I will try .Thanks for the idea +++ .I will leave electrolysis and heating like last resort