Hi - I am posting a few coin identification topics - Hope that is ok? Recently bought a coin lot with a number of what seems to be ancient coins. My expertise lies with British coins from about 1500's onwards, so need some help with identification if possible.
The below coin weighs 6.7g and measures 26mm across
The below coin weighs 5.1g and measures 17mm across
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The top is Roman, the bottom one is Greek. Second and third picture are the wrong way round. Some slight cleaning/brushing should make the legend properly legible.
Thank you "Echizento" - I will ensure next time I post them properly.
I am hesitant to clean up the coins as I do not want to ruin them. What is the best way to clean. I might add, to explain my amateurish questions - This is my first foray into ancient coins.....
Methods vary from the bucket method, d.water, olive oil, picking with a scalpel, a brass brush. I personally like to clean them after a soak using a pick.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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