58 Ad Roman Coin - Porcius Festus. Bronze? To Clean Or Not?

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Sean D New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 04/22/2012 10:49 am I've had this Roman coin since I was a child. It was cool back then, but now that I'm an adult I can really appreciate the significance of such a historic item. I am trying to find out if this coin should be cleaned/restored, or if it is better left as is. Also, I am not entirely sure that it is bronze. I don't want to do anything to harm the surface of the coin, but it would be nice to clean off any useless junk that isn't a desirable patina. What do you think? Also - from what I can gather, this coin is from 58 AD, minted under Precurator "Porcius Festus" under the Emperor Nero. It comes from the area of Judea. Edited by Sean D 04/22/2012 10:50 am Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/22/2012 11:36 am to the community. I don't have anything to add other than what you already know. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 04/22/2012 12:01 pm My experience with such coins is that there is often something under the dirt you remove that looks worse that the dirt you removed. Some you win. Some not. What I see on your photo does not look bad enough that I would feel the need to take the risk but that is a matter of opinion based on my limited cleaning skills. It is also my opinion that many people proud of their cleaning skills are more tolerant of coins that look cleaned than I am. That is also a matter of opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4980 Posts	Posted 04/22/2012 12:16 pm i think it looks pretty good! i don't think cleaning would bring out any more details really. but soaking it it distilled water for a while and gently brushing or using a toothpick isn't going to hurt it either...if you want to give it a go. Report this Post to the Staff
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