What Are The Signs Of Bronze Disease Infection?

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wheatchaser140 Pillar of the Community United States 2368 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 3:39 pm Hey everyone. So I know the obvious sign of bronze disease, the powdery green-blue growths on the surface of a coin. I just wanted to know, what are some of the less obvious signs of a BD infection, including an infection that was treated and eventually "cured". Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Valecrucis Valued Member United Kingdom 435 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 4:11 pm I have found this web page useful on the subject: http://www.classicalcoins.com/bronze_disease.html Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 4:13 pm One sign is that the surface of the coin can start to bulge outwards as the rot sets in within the core. I would never claim that the BD is cured, just temporarily under control. You have to keep checking your coins on a regular basis, even if they have never shown signs of BD. If you have a look on the internet you will find images of the various stages. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4970 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 11:37 pm a coin that has been treated for BD will sometimes have "pitting" on the surface where the bd damaged the patina. here's one of my coins I treated for BD...notice the pits. the green stuff is solid and will not come off. I treated this coin with a distilled water soak and picking off the soft stuff. then baked in oven, followed by a verdi-care soak. I'm wathcing it like a hawk form now on. I'm off to check it right now actually. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4970 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 11:57 pm well, son of a buck. the BD is back on the coin! glad I check! treating again! Report this Post to the Staff
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