Roman Denarius, 122 Bc. Question About Rough Surface

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something321 New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 8:55 pm I have a Roman silver denarius from 122 BC, minted in Rome, Moneyer Quintus minucius Rufus. I has pretty decent detail, but the surface is quite porous and pitted (hopefully you can see in the pictures). I was wondering what possible causes there are for this kind of pitting. Also, what grade would you think this coin is in? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 9:24 pm It's a nice coin and not too pourous. I'm not sure what caused it though. Report this Post to the Staff
Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 9:28 pm The copper in a Silver Denarius (as the silver used was an alloy) corroded. This causes the pits. It is still a nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 11:27 pm and , that's an interesting coin, pits or no. Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 11:35 pm It appears to have crystallized as well. I have several silver coins with crystallization. I see nothing to make me question this coins authenticity, and the detail is still fairly sharp (features on horse head). I would grade this a F+ to VF. I would also welcome it into my collection of Roman Republics. Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 11:58 pm Nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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