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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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Its tempting to only post the best results or coins that are my favorite, but I think its important to show that the results aren't always great and you end up with a meh coin. Although the vast majority of the patina is preserved on this coin, its so warn that you can barely make out Minerva on the reverse. The coin looks better in hand. I do like that the lettering is easy to read on this coin and you can easily make out CAESAR just above Claudius's head. You can find many great examples of this coin here RIC I 116 or even on here with the other coin of this type I have.

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