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stef n

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how to treat this silver denarius?
« on: December 12, 2008, 07:29:04 am »
elagabal corrosion on the reverse
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Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
« Reply #3 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! ;)

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Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: how to treat this silver denarius?
« Reply #5 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.
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