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New Member
Australia
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Hello all! I need your advice for another coin, I'm still learning to contribute to other posts atm. I've bought this coin just before Christmas as I've always wanted a Claudius coin, I blame Robert Graves. Anyways, I was alittle concerned about the pitting, is this something to be concerned about? Also from what you see of the picture, might BD be a concern as well? Thanks guys!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice coin and I don't see a problem.
The pitting comes from environmental damage but it looks the coin has been cleaned properly.
From the colours in the picture I cannot make out any verdigris.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Very nice coin and of a very good Emperor.
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Moderator
 United States
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This is really a very nice looking coin. I wouldn't worry too much about the pitting, it doesn't look like it was caused by bronze disease. From the pictures it only looks like it effected the patina and has not gotten into the metal of the coin. Over the course of almost 2000 years that coin developed a patina which can be quite thick.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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This coin may have some minor spots of bronze disease, but if it has suffered such, the BD has been passivated by someone who knew what they were doing, most probably many decades ago.
No need to worry now, just make sure it is properly protected and displayed. Mylar 2x2 in a NON pvc album page is OK.
Currently, an attractive coin with a desirable green patina.
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Pillar of the Community
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What is the diameter and weight of this coin, please?
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New Member
 Australia
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Thank you all so much for the replies. I'm very happy with it, certainly put my mind at ease. So there are ways to 'cure' BD?
The patina looks nice in the light. So patina is desirable on a coin?
It measures 29mm and weighs 11g.
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Pillar of the Community
1121 Posts |
Edited by Topcat7
01/05/2015 04:00 am
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I reckon those spots were BD but it looks fine now. Keep it dry and protected and look out for any signs that the corrosion is active (if green powder starts developing, you'll need to retreat the coin).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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that's a beautiful coin!
to echo everyone else, I would guess those pits were from BD. BD has a nasty tendency to return, so just keep an eye one it...be sure to inspect it every so often. I inspect all my coins, past BD coins or those I suspect had it get a checked out twice as often. actually, I'm going to check out some coins now.
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New Member
Australia
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Thanks for the link Topcat, answers everything I wanted to know.
I agree that the spots were most likely BD but that it has been resolved. I'll continue to keep my eye on it though.
I've got my coins in sized Lighthouse coin capsules, not sure it's the best way to display but seems to protect well enough. How do you mostly protect and display your coins?
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Pillar of the Community
1121 Posts |
Craig - If that question is directed to me, I have them in (acid-free) 2x2s and in sleeves in albums, and locked away ina large safe. My coins are for my (private) enjoyment only. I don't display any for the Philistines (love them as I do) that live here with me or who may visit from time to time.
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New Member
Australia
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Haha, although certainly for my private enjoyment as well, the wife is suspicious of the cost of the new interest.
With the increasing fall of the Aussie dollar, it is making buying coins OS more expensive.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice ! Almost an EF with lovely green patina. Yes patina is desirable if found in an attractive type.
Think of a beautiful statue in a nice public square. Would it look right if it was shiny bright bronze colored ? Nah ....
I don't think it had bronze disease either as the spots appear quite dot like. There may have been some impurities in the bronze (iron filings ?) which caused small eruptions over time.
The coin reminds me of one I purchased long ago when I too blamed a certain British author for my passion. And the BBC too !
As I have told some other fellows before
You won't regret this acquisition !
Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS
01/08/2015 05:03 am
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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This seems like one of the more common ancients to be shown here . That's okay !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes it does but it has become much more common than when I purchased mine so many years ago (1978?).
This one 'MAX' has all the attributes of the Rome mint. It would make an interesting pair with your 'Spanish' type.
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