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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin Photography, Conservation and Storage => Topic started by: stef n on December 12, 2008, 07:29:04 am

Title: how to treat this silver denarius?
Post by: stef n on December 12, 2008, 07:29:04 am

elagabal corrosion on the reverse

Title: Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
Post by: Dino on December 12, 2008, 08:29:04 am

I'd bet you could pop those off pretty easily with a needle in a pin vise under magnification.

Title: Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
Post by: awl on December 12, 2008, 10:25:46 am

I would not use mechanical cleaning on siver, it could end scratching the coin. Lemon juice is probably the safest option for this coin.

Title: Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
Post by: casata137ec on December 12, 2008, 06:57:27 pm

Or just leave them. They do not detract and for that matter, it is an ancient coin! ;)

Chris

Title: Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
Post by: gavignano on December 12, 2008, 10:07:30 pm

I would not touch this coin either. Risk outweighs any minor benefits. Its already very nice - exceptional clean cheek on the obverse.

Title: Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
Post by: areich on December 13, 2008, 02:28:52 am

Quote from: casata137ec on December 12, 2008, 06:57:27 pm

Or just leave them. They do not detract and for that matter, it is an ancient coin! ;)

Chris

I agree completely.