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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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This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. What types of coins do you typically find in a bag? How did you get started in this?
Wow someone found the community! :-D Welcome. I got started in the hobby when I watched a video on Reddit of a time lapse of someone cleaning an ancient roman coin. I didn't save it and have yet to find it again despite looking a few times. I was fascinated by it and started reading up on the subject. I didn't want to start because I was afraid of destroying a piece of history. Then I found the 1/2 lb bag of practice coins that promised guilt free entry into the hobby. 95% of the coins were Roman because they're apparently very prolific. I did find a coin that was paid to the crusaders. It lacks so much detail i haven't been able to identify it outside figuring out its from the crusades. There were a few other non-roman coins but not in good enough shape that I was able to figure out what they are, outside of seeing they don't look like roman coins.