Does anyone know a good coin cleaner who accepts customers? Preferably in the UK, but I'm getting less picky as my search remains without fruit.
I have these two coin:
LMCC 5.03.009 – Not in RIC
DN MAXIMIAN(O P) F S AVG
Laureate and cuirassed bust right
MARTI PACIF
Mars, in military dress, lunging left, right hand holding branch, left spear and shield
PLN – London Mint
4.64g, 26mm, 23mm beaded circle
November - December 307 AD
IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG
Cuirassed and draped bust right, holding shield in left hand, spear in right
MONETA AVG
Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae
20.5mm, 3.29g
The first is the third known of its type, one being in the ANS collection and another recently sold by CNG that was previously in the Vogelaar collection, and it is quite possibly the best known. I received it in a considerably more muddy condition and I cleaned it to the point that you can see above but I do not have the skill to fully clean the coin without fear of marking it.
The second is a unique Carausius coin in very good condition, let down only slightly by a weak reverse strike. The bust type with spear and shield is by itself incredibly rare, and this coin is one of the prides of my collection. Again, I received it in a much muddier condition, and cleaned it to this point, but do not have the skill to fully clean it.
I would love to be able to pay to get these two coins properly cleaned of the remaining muck, but quite simply can't find anyone to do it. Any pointers or references would be much appreciated.