MrZun Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 I got recently a Very dirty coin and the i decided to Clean It up, i think It looks beautifull, what you guys think? Should i Clean It some more or Is It gonna damage my coin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZun Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 All the pics including the First one is the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZun Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 And after Just 5 min of cleaning, an odd thing got revealed, somo sort of damage that the coin got and the patina covered it above the coin close to the letters COS, is that normal or nothing to be afraid of or should i worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 I would leave it alone. It's a perfectly respectable denarius as is. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted December 5, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 5, 2023 The dark highlighting is sort of a desirable feature as the devices on the coin stand out as does the portrait. I actually had a very similar one (Domitian) to yours once. So if I were you I would not over clean it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 4 hours ago, David Atherton said: I would leave it alone. It's a perfectly respectable denarius as is. This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekcoin21 Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 Looks in reasonable condition maybe work on the provenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 The dark grey area is the original surface of the coin, which has experienced some chemical reaction. The shiny parts are areas, were this original dark grey surface has been removed by cleaning. I would definitely leave the coin as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted December 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2023 More often than not, when you "clean" an ancient coin you will just reveal more flaws. I would recommend not revealing and more flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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