Mailbox, Coin Return, Coin Machine, Dirt

[Jarl]

I got an order of Roman coins in the mail. Already started cleaning process. Some of them were already missing pieces of patina as soon as the 'mud' was dissolved...I have heard differing views on how to clean these...basically comes down to the coin itself. What works for one does not work for another. A lot of factors to consider. I hope I don't destroy them, but to be honest, I am not sure they are what you might call 'high grade'.

Found a 1954 D Roosie in the coinstar change return. Was nice to find.

Found the Bahamian 25 cent piece at the laundry mat...was in with my quarters out of the machine.

Last but not least, clad. Isn't that exciting?? Really though, the time in the park was enlightening for me. Somehow I missed that a prairie pollinator zone was put in at the park. There was a lot of open space and I guess someone decided to do a good thing. Also put an orchard in as well. But I have to say that I have this profound interest and appreciation for prairies. My state was mostly prairie at one time. I have seen a few and there is just some sort of majesty about them. They have an aura...a sound and a smell to them. Very serene. I only wish that I had seen it earlier in the year when most of the flowers were in bloom. A lot of life swaying about in a prairie.

GL & HH

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer: The Disastrous Sinking of the Side-Wheeler Yankee Blade - Grab it through Amazon!

[Trezurehunter]

Nice job on the coins.

 

[Jarl]

I'll post some time out the results on the Romans...as these were taken before any treatment. Can't promise any miracles...sort of not a lot to work with on a good few of them.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[A2coins]

Good job on the coins that's a good skill to have they are really cool. And a silver dome to top it off. Well done

 

[Tuberale]

Good going on the silver dime. I wonder how many of today's grownups have seen those?

 

[Hawks88]

Nice saves. Congrats

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice finds!

Cool Roman coins.

 

[Jarl]

Here's the Roman coins after cleaning. I'm afraid to take them any further than what you see. As I said in the OP, these don't appear to be high grade, but I don't care, they're really cool to me. Of the then, these five looked the best...the others, though detail exists...they look very rough...showing bare base metal and all that...I rather like the look of these. But, you get what you get and what's under all the filth and crud...again, you get what you get(to work with) I suppose. The one on the end is more or less shot, but I might try to clear it up a bit more...actually not done with it. These are fun...I'll probably shop around for more to do.

 

[Jarl]

Compare to 'before'