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I Have A Nice Maximianus Follis

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 Posted 06/23/2020  2:38 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add TobyJ to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Here's another I found that caught my eye.
It measures 8.32grams and measures 26.5mm across.
Minted in Cyzicus and from 297-299AD I believe.
What do we think of the grade? Any other information is appreciated.

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 Posted 06/23/2020  3:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Kamnaskires to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Quite a nice looking coin. I'd call it a VF. Thanks for sharing.
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 Posted 06/23/2020  5:36 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Palouche to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Nice looking coin..
The OP coin as you probably know is this...Example from wildwinds Thanks!
Maximianus AE Follis. 297-299 AD.
Obverse...IMP CMA MAXIMIMANVS PF AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse...GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, naked, but for chlamys over left shoulder (falls low), holding patera from which liquid flows and cornucopiae. Mintmark KΔ. RIC VI Cyzicus 12b;
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IMO there are only 3 grades when it comes to ancient coins...
1...I like it
2...It's ok
3...I don't like it
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I like the attitude to grading.
When it comes to buying or selling, it is the attached comments that have a big influence on the value, because "like" for the most part, is subjective.
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Looks like there is still a bit of silvering still present. Overall VF would be a good grade for this coins.
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I noticed the silvering myself
If you give it an overnight in acetone to remove any oils
You might give it a brief ten minute bath in vinegar
This will brighten the silver up a bit

Be advised
Vinegar is mildly acidic so don't leave it for very long and don't rub it
Light brushing with soft tooth brush after rinsing

It will look rather drab when dry
A dab of coin preservative will restore the color
If you haven't got any a smidgen of Vaseline works well
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Thanks for all the responses. I may try those tips and see how it looks FVRIVS RVFVS, thanks very much. Do we know what material the coin is?
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The coin is made of "Billon" which at this time period is essentially a bronze alloyed with a bit of silver
In earlier times the silver was anything between 20-50%
Your coin is more likely around 5-10%
Higher silver content coins are safer to bathe in solutions to remove the grime
But with silvering you must take care not to rub the silver ! It is quite thin an will come away with little effort
The theory in coin conservation is to try and dissolve the grime and save the patina beneath !
A gentle brushing with a soft tooth brush is usually okay
But watch it very closely
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