Ancient Coin Cleaning

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Welcome to our community dedicated to the meticulous and rewarding art of cleaning ancient Roman coins. Here, we celebrate the patience and precision it takes to restore these historic treasures to their former glory. Whether you're a seasoned numismatist or a beginner just starting with your first crusty coin, you'll find a wealth of knowledge, tips, and support from our community. Learn about the gentle art of soaking coins in distilled water, the use of tools like toothpicks and dental picks, and the importance of a steady hand and keen eye under the microscope. Join us as we delve into the layers of history, one coin at a time.

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Restoring a 2000-Year-Old Ancient Roman Coin (youtu.be)

submitted 1 year ago by meanmon13 to c/ancientcoincleaning

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This is a great video showing the process, I tend to go much slower and soak my coins for much longer and clean them over many sessions but the process is basically the same. He did a great job stopping at the right time, without a better microscope and other tools that was about as clean it was going to get without making mistakes.

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[–] meanmon13 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think he should have used a fiberglass pen before applying the wax, then the final result would've looked much smoother.

Also the edges look concerning to me, might have some bronze disease. A long term soak in DW can clear up mild cases of BD