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Valued Member
United States
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hey guys, I just finished electrolyzing and cleaning this coin, I mean the SC is very very bold and I'm thinking that this is one of the earlier coins? please correct me if I'm wrong. Do you guys know what this coin might be? Thanks in advance I really appreciate your help.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
842 Posts |
I think that this is a provincial. This reverse type is somewhat common in the early years of the Empire. Unfortunately the obverse is in rough shape so I do not think I can ID id for you. Hopefully someone else can.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My guess is Trajan from Antioch but the coin has been butchered by electroshock torture. Not seeing it before, I can't say if it died long ago or was ruined in the cleaning process. Please be more gentle when cleaning.
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Moderator
 United States
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The bust looks a bit like Hadrian and the revese matches on for a Dupondius
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4253 Posts |
I'm with Doug on this one. Trajan. Actually, though, I don't think the condition of the coin was caused by electroshock. Over cleaning had a part in it, but the coin was worn in the first place.
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Pillar of the Community
Bulgaria
843 Posts |
looks bit like Hadrian but its Trajan
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New Member
Ireland
4 Posts |
Can anyone help to identify my coin please... I have been told it's gold, but it has the SC on the reverse... There is also a figure with a heart over his head... I am not sure who the figure on the front is...   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
Dipso9- your pictures are very blurry, we will need better pictures...also make a new thread for your coin, it will get more attention that way! and WELCOME!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Please be more gentle when cleaning.  There are better ways to clean ancient coins than electrolysis. Also try not to overclean. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The best ways are distilled water, sometimes olive oil. Let them soak for quite awhile if need be. Use toothpicks and sometimes needles or dental picks if it is necessary. Be patient, those coins have been in the ground for 1-2 thousand years or longer. A few weeks isn't that long to wait, or even a couple of months.
A lot of collectors prefer the patina on the coin, as well as the natural look of the coin as best as possible. I also prefer coins that way.
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Posted 06/23/2012 6:30 pm
