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Valued Member
 United States
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In reply to rvfvs - a kilo usually has 350 to 400 coins. Because a large lot may have come from the same hole, there will be MANY the same. I put. The slugs and unidentifiable in a box, keep the best copy for myself, and pass on many to friends, students, and family, who think it's cool to hold coins that once may have been held by Romans.
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Valued Member
United States
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Further note- skill holds far less than a thousand coins, since you are also buying a lot of Balkan dirt! :-)
Have never tried selling any, but don't rule it out in the future, but I have no interest in making a profit. I also buy vinyl rock albums at yard sales -- and clean them -- then sell them, but I always lose a little money. I just enjoy it and keep a few for myself.
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Valued Member
United States
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Correcting above: my software was kind enough to change "kilo" to "skill" and I didn't catch it.
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 United States
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Correcting above Just as a FYI @gtkwml, you can edit your posts for a short period of time if you see typos or errors. Just click on the little icon that looks like a sheet of paper with a pencil. Of course not a big deal, but just lettin' ya know 'bout some of the functionality of this website. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
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Valued Member
Canada
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I am new to collecting ancient coins... about 7 months.
I have found that across the few forums that I have visited 95% of the people are great (even better than great) and 5% are tired of answering the same questions and just don't have time or patience for newbies anymore. They have been at this for decades. They have their ways and that's it. I get it.. I respect it and I just roll with it.
Others just have a lot of disposable income and have no interest in the bottom feeding coins that I can afford.. that is fine with me. I enjoy looking at and learning from their coins.
I have cleaned a few lots and I have half a dozen or so slugs that no amount of distilled water or olive oil soaking will get anything out of. I know it... nothing anyone will say will change that fact.
If you have a method that has a chance of success I would probably give it a try on these slugs (maybe).
Perhaps if you photographed a coin before trying, logged pictures throughout the process, documented the method
and showed the finished coin it would help some people out? - including me..
I hope you stay. I keep an open mind and I am sure you can teach us all something.
As with all information it is up to each individual to decide how, or if, they want to use it.
Don't let 'em get you down. You have as much of a right to collect coins, experiment on cleaning methods and post about it as anyone here.
I look forward to your next post on this or any subject.
Cheers!
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Valued Member
United States
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Claudius - I'll be posting, probably Wednesday, a bit of information on the bad points and good points of zapping. Including recommendations for the best and safest way to do it.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I never get tired of answering the same questions over and over, for newbies.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Your patience with us newbies is greatly appreciated!!
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