Oil, Vinegar-Either, Neither Or Both

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walrus New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 3:58 pm Hello, I'd like your opinion(s)on these ancients and whether or not they would benefit from a long soak or are they already looking their best. Thanks, Ken ...... "A" ....... "B" ........ "C" ........ "D" ......... "E" .......... "F" Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 4:59 pm You shouldn't do anything else to these. I don't recommend that you use vinegar it is acidic and will damage the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 8:14 pm I agee. Anything will only diminished value. They appear to be conserved once. I think anything else is overkill Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 09/02/2010 04:25 am The coins probably came from a hoard multi decades ago. Such coins are professionally cleaned so they can be marketed, often to defray the costs of an archaeological research. You could do little now to further improve their eye appeal, and if you did, you would disappoint yourself with the result. Report this Post to the Staff
walrus New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 09/03/2010 12:42 pm Thanks for your advice, they'll remain as is. I find these ancients really fascinating.Purchased a small lot( ebay)last night, can't wait to see what arrives! Ken Report this Post to the Staff
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