galba68 Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 My friend did a fantastic job again! A.Pius and Tiberis in all its beauty again after nearly 2000 years..Portrait,Tiberis and patina..Enjoy.. VIDEO-2022-10-14-14-28-56.mp4 16 1 1 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcuda Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it ! Let me know if you decide to sell it please ! Edited October 14, 2022 by bcuda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 Fantastic. I don't know how you do it. I wouldn't have guessed that it has these exceptional details in the "before" state. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galba68 Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 minute ago, ambr0zie said: Fantastic. I don't know how you do it. I wouldn't have guessed that it has these exceptional details in the "before" state. Ambrozie, I asked my friend how long it took him to clean this coin..He answered me- *Three hours with coffie break*..!?..One is simply born with this gift, and Im not one of them.. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted October 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2022 ...fantastic!!.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead1983 Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 Your friend has some awesome skills! That coin is fabulous! Erin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 There was a touch of chance there (but this doesn't mean your friend is not a skilled expert in cleaning). Under those deposits there could have been a slug coin. I really admire the people who know how to clean coins properly (not to deceive or anything - I think this case is a pure example of conservation!). When I did it, in 80% of the cases I was unhappy with the results (minor damage to coins, worse aspect). In 10% I had mixed feelings and in 10% I could say I was happy. I have absolutely no idea what your friend did (and I can't blame him/you if you decide to keep the secret). I don't think it's distilled water, it must be something stronger. And if the process involved mechanical cleaning, hats off, as I see no traces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted October 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2022 Wow, absolutely beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2022 @galba68...Wow!.....What a wonderful find!...From the original op photos I knew there was good relief on the coin but was unsure how much detail would remain... Thanks for the little video showing the skills of not just the cleaner but also the finder...Congrats on a lovely find 🥰 Paul. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 All I can say is, wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 Beautiful coin and cleaning work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 Nice. I like, that he was able to preserve, the beautiful green patina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galba68 Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 15 hours ago, ambr0zie said: There was a touch of chance there (but this doesn't mean your friend is not a skilled expert in cleaning). Under those deposits there could have been a slug coin. I really admire the people who know how to clean coins properly (not to deceive or anything - I think this case is a pure example of conservation!). When I did it, in 80% of the cases I was unhappy with the results (minor damage to coins, worse aspect). In 10% I had mixed feelings and in 10% I could say I was happy. I have absolutely no idea what your friend did (and I can't blame him/you if you decide to keep the secret). I don't think it's distilled water, it must be something stronger. And if the process involved mechanical cleaning, hats off, as I see no traces. Ambrozie, he only uses mechanical cleaning under a microscope.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Extraordinary .... I would have guessed he first soaks the coins into a solution (stronger than distilled water) and then finishes the work with mechanical cleaning. I admit I lack this kind of skill completely. When I mechanically cleaned a coin, scratches were inevitable. Edited October 15, 2022 by ambr0zie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justus Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 I can't believe it's the same coin. Fantastic work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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