David Atherton Posted April 17 · Member Share Posted April 17 (edited) Normally, I don't purchase uncleaned coins, but one that's decently rare is hard to resist. Vespasian Æ As, 11.99g Rome mint, 75 AD Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VI; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r. Rev: AEQVITAS AVGVST; S C in field; Aequitas stg. l., with scales and rod RIC 821 (R). BMC -. BNC 739. Ex Savoca Blue 202, 23 March 2024, lot 375. Vespasian's bronze coinage output in 75 was very meagre. Even this common Aequitas type is considered rare in RIC. Obverse die match with the Oxford and Paris specimens. In hand. Any advice on cleaning it is most welcomed! Thanks for looking! Edited April 17 by David Atherton 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted April 17 · Supporter Share Posted April 17 Interesting coin. I'll bet @galba68 could point you to some resources for cleaning! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herodotus Posted April 17 · Member Share Posted April 17 I'm certainly not an expert on cleaning ancient coins. However, I do know that a sustained soak in some distilled water may do no harm. It may loosen some of the lesser adhered earthen encustrations. On a side note... The flourescent green spots on the S VI of the obverse legend look to possibly be the early onset of bronze disease, and it may warrant some close observation, and perhaps, treatment. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted April 17 · Supporter Share Posted April 17 4 minutes ago, Herodotus said: I'm certainly not an expert on cleaning ancient coins. However, I do know that a sustained soak in some distilled water may do no harm. It may loosen some of the lesser adhered earthen encustrations. On a side note... The flourescent green spots on the S VI of the obverse legend look to possibly be the early onset of bronze disease, and it may warrant some close observation, and perhaps, treatment. Great call! A distilled water bath for a couple of days and then the verdicare treatment is what the doc ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted April 17 · Member Author Share Posted April 17 10 minutes ago, Herodotus said: On a side note... The flourescent green spots on the S VI of the obverse legend look to possibly be the early onset of bronze disease, and it may warrant some close observation, and perhaps, treatment. The video shows the coin as it really is 'in hand' and those 'green' spots are not present. Apologies, I should have adjusted the photo's colour more accurately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herodotus Posted April 17 · Member Share Posted April 17 29 minutes ago, David Atherton said: The video shows the coin as it really is 'in hand' and those 'green' spots are not present. Apologies, I should have adjusted the photo's colour more accurately. Yeah... The vid looks good. Nice coin. Congrats! I love me some good Flavian bronze..😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romismatist Posted April 17 · Member Share Posted April 17 Soaking in hot peroxide for several minutes should remove deposits but may remove any patina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeandAcre Posted April 17 · Member Share Posted April 17 No, go tug @galba68's sleeve, like @CPK suggested! His latest posted example is only this great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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