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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
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Thanks all for your replies! I've made new photos according to the post of you Jeremy, you were right. The other ones didnt do justice to the coin.
Im a little reserved towards extra soaking in olive oil, not sure yet what to do.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I wouldn't put it in olive oil. I am not sure I would clean it at all. Take your time deciding.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
Very nice Ducth,great details, great lookin'coin.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3446 Posts |
I agree somewhat with 'pishpash' about taking some time deciding and I would not want to see it completely cleaned but I feel the areas like the obverse legend,the field before Caligula's face and the upper torso of Vesta herself would be enhanced by removal of some of the 'dirt'. The black patina looks to be quite thick and is likely relatively hard. I doubt it would be effected very much at all. But some prefer the 'rugged' look.
I think the emperor could use a 'bath' and a gentle massage.
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Valued Member
Germany
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Nice coin with good detail. does not need much cleaning, look good in this condition
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
I agree with FR, but I would still leave it as it is. Once it's off, it's off!
Would dry brushing with a toothbrush remove some of the "dirt" it looks as though it will brush off.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes I just saw now the 'improved' pics. The darker grey backround and the front lighting on the face help bring out the wonderful portrait style. I think the coin is almost certainly 'Spanish' but the portrait style is really amazing ! It has a rather unique blend of Rome mint style with a provincial feeling to it. First rate all the way and 'museum' quality too !
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
It took some time but now I can honestly say its one of my favorite coins of my collection! Like it should be for these kind of prices ;-)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
513 Posts |
I eternally err on the side of undercleaning, but I would especially not touch this one for fear of losing that gorgeous highlighting. You could pick around it a bit with a bamboo pick (or whatever non-metallic thing you generally use) but I'd be very cautious. That's a great example either way though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
That's a beauty! Love the patina.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Wow--that's really nice! If it weren't such a nice coin already, I would probably be tempted to tinker a bit to smoothen out the patina.
Edited by DVCollector
04/19/2014 3:39 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
thanks! thats my problem as well, I'm afraid to make it less attractive by cleaning it.. I need some time for it to decide
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
Dutch- do not, I repeat, do not clean, tinker or otherwise change the coin. It's nice and valuable as it sits.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
Beautiful coin!  Leave it "as is" IMO. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
I hope I didn't sound like I was saying to clean it.
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