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New Member
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my bad :) check new photos please. waiting for your replies
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Grading a numismatic item such as this, would be new and unique experience for most of us, certainly for me.
I'll be brave.
There appears to be little of no wear on this item. It is difficult to determine if some of the high points of the detail show striking weakness or wear, because the heavy patination hides them. No obvious major impact damage, which is a big plus, especially for a large pure copper coin.
Grade? EF.
An interesting unusual and attractive piece in it's own way.
I have no idea if these coins have been faked or not, and have zero ability from my experience to suspect if that is the case here, from inspection of the pictures.
How much does it weigh, and what are the dimensions?
I would love to have such a piece in my collection.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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i will come back with weigh a little bit later, because I don't have scales. but it's about 28g.
dimensions is 29mm x 31mm
this coin isn't fake I'm sure,it was digged this summer by my friend in one small village of Lithuania. It was just lightly cleaned with water and soap to take out the dirts. So still has green and dark brown patina levels.
How do you think guys can I get this coin certificated? slabbed?
thanks in advance
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Valued Member
United States
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I am not familiar with this nor do I have a pic. I would say Fine. However, that is one of the coolest coins ever!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
I would seriously consider having that conserved before sumitting it. The one below went for 650; as VF-XF.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
 , lenee! I would agree with conservation first, then grading. |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Conservation. hm.... could you tell me more about that? what I should do? :) thanks in advance
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New Member
United Kingdom
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and I'm resident of UK. where I can find that service in London?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Conservation may be worthwhile with a coin such as this.
Copper disease (verdigris), is the enemy.
Investigate the costs verses the benefits. Consider the results of conservation on the value of th coin, and the cost of the product that would be decided upon.
There is a slight green cast in patches on this coin already, but I don't see this as a threat.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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ok would go for it but where and how? looks like all services related with coins is only for USA residents. Who can give me an advise? where I can conserve my coin in London? cheers
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I think perhaps a friendly 'phone call to one or two of the major dealers in London may be able to give you some advice.
I would also be inclined to 'phone the Department of Coins & Medals in the British Museum and seek some advice in that quarter.
I have spoken to both in the past myself.
It may well work out that 'do nothing' is the best way to go; the patination on the coin looks OK to me, and perhaps already helps to preserve it. Advice better than mine will prove this view right or wrong.
I have seen highly valuable Roman sestercii with no protective conservation measures taken at all.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Probably I will try ti sell this klippe in this condition as it is. Now thinking what is the better way, list it on ebay or submmit to londobcoins dealer auctions. And what reserve price should be "correct" for it? I believe 400$ would be fair, high grade and perfect alignment makes it scarce coin. Am I right? |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Edited by lenee
02/15/2012 10:12 am
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Coin was listed on ebay ;) |
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Moderator
 United States
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Very interesting coin, I would have no idea how to grade this.
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