[Jewelry making - Article 00339] - Re: [Orchid] Roman Coins

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    Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins by Zander H. Klawans is a
    good reference. It sits here by my computer lol I have bought these
    coins before. Resist all urges to use an ultrasonic cleaner. 

    If you must remove dirt to see the coin to identify use mild dish
    detergent and water and if necessary a very very soft brush then dry
    completely immediately, You can ruin the value quite easily. Most of
    the coins that were clad in silver have lost the majority of the
    silvering. Find one that hasn't and do NOT clean it. The urge to
    clean coins is very very hard to overcome. In most archaeology and
    restoration the less you do the better. 

    If the coins have the hard crust obliterating the details then you
    will have to learn the patience and determination of archaeologists.
    There are ways to restore them via a many step bath. I will see If
    any of my archaeolgy texts have more information. Good old double
    major in college Archaeology/ Fine Arts. :) 

Teri
America's Only Cameo Artist
www.cameoartist.com 


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    Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins
    By Zander H. Klawans

    Price: $10.17
    http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/030709362X.htm

    Paperback
    Release data: 01 May, 1995
 
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