colby abele

Thank you. I just soaked it in a mixture of olive oil and MS 70 for the past 10 minutes and it already looks better. There is a spot to the left of the date that is damaged so I guess this coin is a dooser after all.

Im sorry, but the title is a bit misleading. Before I tell you about my coin, I just wanted to let all of you know that I am not a novice collector. I have collected for years and I know what I am doing. The coin in question has some very unattractive toning and copper spots that I would like to remove. I was considering using MS70 or olive oil to carefully remove the spots and try to retone the coin with sulphur over time. I want to stay away from dipping the coin since it will automatically strike as details, but if it necessary I am open to options. Since it is a common date coin, I am not worried about sending it in to NGC. The reason I came to this chat board is I would like to keep the coin as original as possible. Before I go at it, I wanted some recommendations from anyone who would be interested. The safest and easiest method of conserving this coin would be best since I normally don't buy these types of coins. Thank you in advance.

(Serious inquires only) Hello members, Currently I am working on publishing a short book regarding the Tetradrachm denomination. It is meant for beginner ancient Numismatists, so there will be a bunch of pictures. I have used up my resources and permissions and am in dire need of 10-15 pictures of region Tetradrachms that I can use. They have to be higher that 750p and be cropped in a way so that I can see the obverse and reverse of the coin. Below, I have created a list of the different regions I need to complete the first draft. Thank you anyone who sends me pictures you are a lifesaver! Regions I need: Thrace, Baktria, Rhodes, Thessaly, Parthia, Aeolus, Syracuse, and Seleucus.