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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 with Chrsmat Not a typical uncleaned lot is understated... I can see Syrian Red Patina on a coin, Islamics and a limited number of Late Roman Bronzes... Edited by Windchild
01/16/2013 8:09 pm
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Valued Member
 Canada
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I had to go back and get the file on this...there is a chance I could have gotten Seleucid and Islamic/Ottoman Coins...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The first and second image. Second row 3rd from the left is a Judean coin. Herod Agrippa I.
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Valued Member
Canada
88 Posts |
You guys are good...
I can't wait for these resources to get to me.
I am now assuming that these coins should be immersed in distilled water.
Thanks for the help.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Some of those islamic coins look readable. I bet there is someone that tell you when where and by who those coins where made.
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Moderator
 United States
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Looks like a very interesting lot, post pictures when you have cleaned them up.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
Good luck with the clean up, keep us posted...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
Nice coins Hatter!  I would soak them in distilled water to start. You might try just lightly running your finger over the suface of the coin when it is wet. You might be suprized what detail pops up. Many including me like the sand that is showing on your lot. I would just try to bring out the high points and leave much of the sand patina in place. |
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Canada
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I have had the coins soaking in distilled water overnight. I'll take them out later tonight and have a quick look at them. I will definitely need some direction when it comes to these Islamic coins. Again, thanks for the help.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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These look like they are going to be fun, difficult but definitely fun  Certainly a varied bunch for an uncleaned lot - lots of different types and dates in here. First group top right (the little chap) could be a Justinian I Nummis, like this one:  http://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/anc...Default.aspx |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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First group pictures 'tweeked' a little, might help:  Coin 6 (bottom row 2nd from left) looks like a Gratian VOT X MVLT XX reverse. Maybe an Arcadius but think I can see ' GRA' surviving next to the bust. Sure you will be able to confirm or deny in hand once its cleaned a little, maybe also read the mintmark. Example Gratian from Nicomedia:  http://www.beastcoins.com/RomanImpe...icomedia.htmGil is correct about the one next to it being Herod Agrippa I, example:  http://www.archaeological-center.co...tions/43-016 |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2838 Posts |
 Second group tweeked - I cant help with these but as Anoob say someone will be able to. Top right looks interesting. Edited by bobbyhelmet
01/17/2013 08:13 am
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Valued Member
Canada
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Got home from work and took a look at my uncleaned coins that have been soakinv in distilled water overnight - surprised at how dirty the water is.
Ill fire off a few more pics later tonight as I think they will be a bit more revealing.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Looking good!
Hopefully I can order mine soon I contacted Ras since his system wouldn't let me order. Said there were no shipping routes found or something like that. I mean it didn't surprise me being from Winnipeg but hopefully we can sort it out.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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About "being pumped", it is very understandable to be excited and to want to find out about the coins, I too was like this way back in the early days of cleaning coins.  Just take your time regarding cleaning a coin, especially an ancient one. From what I can see, there is nothing more to clean off them than some traces of fine dirt. But that is it. |
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