Silver Crystallization--An Extreme Case

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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 8:14 pm This isn't my coin, but I found it so interesting that I'm posting it here. To my eyes, it looks like the coin was first worn nearly smooth, then over time crystallization upset the coin's surface. Btw--a dealer is selling this coin; any guesses what they want for it? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 8:34 pm That is the oddest thing I've seen on a coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Drsandman2 Pillar of the Community United States 1374 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 8:38 pm DV! I guess $229. Crystallization of a coin? Any ideas on how this could happen? Are you sure it isn't a reproduction? Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 8:54 pm Ancient silver coins can undergo crystallization--it's something you won't see in modern reproductions. I found some good reading here and here. Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 9:08 pm Any way to remove the crystallization without damaging the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 9:16 pm Check out the photos on the pages I linked--the whole structure of the coin gets crystallized--it is irreversible. Most coins aren't as severe as the one above, which I consider almost past being a coin--worth $80? Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 9:55 pm Doubtful. I wouldn't pay $80 for it, or even $40. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/07/2012 10:09 pm Me neither. These Corinth drachms aren't cheap, but this is almost a slug. Report this Post to the Staff
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