The Crusty Coin...

[CRUSADER]

As I didn't detect today, this counts as my today find I was catching up on house jobs & decided to clean one of the Roman Coins I found last Sunday. It was very crusty & by putting it on electrolysis for awhile I was hoping to get some detail. I left it for about 5 hours by mistake. When I got there the steel spoon was thick with gunk. When I took the coin out I was amazed at the detail left.
I've save it from going in my pile of scrappy roman coins, into my Album with a reverse type I need.
Wish I had taken a before shot, all I have is last weeks group shot.

Starting to look at my pile of thousands of Bronze Roman coins in a different light

 

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[shaun7]

Wow That's unbelievable!!!!

I wish I had seen this earlier, I've been bored all day

 

[johnnyi]

Terrific! How many volts? What type solution (baking soda and water?)? Where did you place the alligater clip? (did you use one?)

 

[CRUSADER]

Terrific! How many volts? What type solution (baking soda and water?)? Where did you place the alligater clip? (did you use one?)

240V (not sure if the plug steps it down some), table salt & water, black clip on steel spoon in water, red clip on coin.

PS. just checked, I think it steps down to about 6V

 

[CRUSADER]

Wow That's unbelievable!!!!

I wish I had seen this earlier, I've been bored all day

only just posted it, got back from a meal out. Needless to say, I've now started a production line...

 

[shaun7]

Terrific! How many volts? What type solution (baking soda and water?)? Where did you place the alligater clip? (did you use one?)

240V, table salt & water, black clip on steel spoon in water, red clip on coin.

Was it with a phone charger? Please tell me you didn't plug it straight into the wall

 

[CRUSADER]

Terrific! How many volts? What type solution (baking soda and water?)? Where did you place the alligater clip? (did you use one?)

240V, table salt & water, black clip on steel spoon in water, red clip on coin.

Was it with a phone charger? Please tell me you didn't plug it straight into the wall

No, it was a cheap kit for about £10 & yes straight in the wall.

 

[FortBedfordbob]

Nicely Done ! Can't wait to see some of the others

 

[shaun7]

Terrific! How many volts? What type solution (baking soda and water?)? Where did you place the alligater clip? (did you use one?)

240V, table salt & water, black clip on steel spoon in water, red clip on coin.

Was it with a phone charger? Please tell me you didn't plug it straight into the wall

No, it was a cheap kit for about £10 & yes straight in the wall.

I hope you let the missus know when it's on

At least I have something to do now on rainy days Not as much as you though

 

[Steve_UK]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

 

[shaun7]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

How are you mate?

 

[CRUSADER]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

you've popped in again, let me make you a tea, or will you not be around long enough

 

[Steve_UK]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

How are you mate?

I'm good thanks, working hard and earning nothing..but I'm told that's normal when you go self-employed! lol
How's yourself?

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Beauty of a coin there

 

[shaun7]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

How are you mate?

I'm good thanks, working hard and earning nothing..but I'm told that's normal when you go self-employed! lol
How's yourself?

Same as you really, without the working hard bit

 

[Steve_UK]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

you've popped in again, let me make you a tea, or will you not be around long enough

No Sugar, and strong... like my women.

 

[CRUSADER]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

you've popped in again, let me make you a tea, or will you not be around long enough

No Sugar, and strong... like my women.

mines strong & sweet, a little strange for a woman or is it

 

[Steve_UK]

Having come in here, and ogled some of the finds, it jst makes me want to get out there and start digging again.
As soon as this business of mine settles down, and allows me some time to myself, I'll be out there.

 

[tinpan]

In my day, electrolysis is what my Greek Aunt used to get rid of her moustache... How technology has moved on, eh?

do English women have more hair than the men ?


tinpan

 

[rjw4law]

I'll take any crusty old coin pre 1964....You all in England have the advantage on us with the old stuff. Congrats!