Indo-Greek Coin , Cleaning And Identifying. Counterfeit/Fake Or Real? Opinions Are Wel

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DanielGu New Member Portugal 22 Posts	Posted 06/09/2018 3:34 pm I recently got this coin from an auction, its indo-greek, weighs about 9g, has oxidation and clay all over it (is it possible for a coin with clay to be a fake?) Can I clean this coin like I would a roman one (brushes and electrolysis). I also need help identifying, anything helps :) thanks you, Daniel Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/09/2018 3:57 pm I believe it's Hippostratos 65-55 BC. I saw this coin for sale and almost bought it. Nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 06/09/2018 4:53 pm Many consider electrolysis a four letter word and a last resort. I think that would clean up nicely with the more traditional approach. http://romancoin.info/complete_guid...nt_coins.htm Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Edited by chafemasterj 06/09/2018 4:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ancient67 Valued Member France 330 Posts	Posted 06/09/2018 5:07 pm Don't you think that this occidation adds to its charm? The letters are more visible Report this Post to the Staff
DanielGu New Member Portugal 22 Posts	Posted 06/09/2018 9:55 pm It does indeed, thats why I am probably not doing electrolysis, instead l will just remove the clay with a scalpel and call it a day; in coins with patina I will avoid extreme cleaning methods Report this Post to the Staff
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Indo-Greek Coin , Cleaning And Identifying. Fake Or Real? Opinions Are Wel