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

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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



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 Posted 06/09/2018  3:57 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add echizento to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I believe it's Hippostratos 65-55 BC. I saw this coin for sale and almost bought it. Nice coin.
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Many consider electrolysis a four letter word and a last resort. I think that would clean up nicely with the more traditional approach.

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Don't you think that this occidation adds to its charm? The letters are more visible
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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
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