Uncleaned Septimius Severus Denarius - Leave As Is Or Clean?

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 11:32 am I recently purchased a small group of uncleaned Roman denarii which I have been cleaning. Among them was this lovely Septimius Severus with an attractive black patina. The coin is silver (17 mm. and 2.94 grams), since there is clearly silver peeking out on the bust. I love how the obverse looks but am not as thrilled with the reverse. I am simply asking for opinions. Should I leave the coin as is or clean it? Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1765 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 12:55 pm I would try an acetone bath for a couple of hours. Would not affect the patina, but might loosen the green areas (pvc?). That would be all I would attempt. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15433 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 1:51 pm I say it's a fine looking coin as-is. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36745 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 2:14 pm I would leave it as is. Any attempt to make it better might do the opposite. Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 5:04 pm I can't see acetone doing any hurt. Nice little oldie. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 6:21 pm Thanks for the acetone suggestion. I have it soaking in it right now. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34410 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 9:14 pm The green looks adherent rather than sticky or chalky and is quite nice in my opinion. I personally would leave it just like this if it was my coin. I'm interested to see if the acetone does anything so please post some "after" pics to this thread. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jecz79 Pillar of the Community Portugal 655 Posts	Posted 11/15/2023 08:30 am The surface seems a little strange to me. It would be good to see it after cleaning. Report this Post to the Staff
travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 8:14 pm Cleaning can be tricky and have opposite effects, but I agree acetone won't hurt. Report this Post to the Staff
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