Old Find Cleaned....Roman Silver.

Silver Searcher · Jun 10, 2010

Thought I would show you the coin that was found the same day I got the Gold Sovereign, this was actually found by Michael my detecting buddy :icon_thumleft:

At the time it didn't get much interest :dontknow:

maybe because of the Goldy, well now it's been cleaned and ID properly, and it's such a loverly coin I thought I would show you it again :icon_thumleft:

Romn Silver Siliqua of ValantinianI, struck at Arles, Ad 364-367.

Pearl - Diamonded, drapped and cuirassed bust
right,

Emperor standing facing, head right, holding
Victory on Globe and labarum; star in right field.

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Deepdiger60 · Jun 10, 2010

That is one beautiful coin :icon_thumleft:

how the heck do you clean it like that :icon_scratch:

looks like the day it was made Great find Dd60

DMN · Jun 10, 2010

Bad enough you find old Roman coins and the like out that way, but then you have to find silver and in blisteringly fabulous condition. The only thing making this find any worse is the fact you have to show it to the rest of us and make us drool on our keyboards.

I think that has to be one of the best Romans I've seen posted recently, if not ever. (OK, maybe the one bronze Crusader found; but that was only bronze :wink:

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Thanks for showing it off. It really is one terrific find.

Silver Searcher · Jun 10, 2010

DMN said:
Bad enough you find old Roman coins and the like out that way, but then you have to find silver and in blisteringly fabulous condition. The only thing making this find any worse is the fact you have to show it to the rest of us and make us drool on our keyboards.

I think that has to be one of the best Romans I've seen posted recently, if not ever. (OK, maybe the one bronze Crusader found; but that was only bronze )

Thanks for showing it off. It really is one terrific find.

Unfortunatly that coin is not mine $:-\$ it's my detecting buddy's, it is nice. This one is my best :icon_thumleft:

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HISPAN · Jun 10, 2010

Hi Colin!

Excellent silver coin of the Emperor Valentinian , has long wanted to ask what technique you use to clean your silver coins, but has already revealed... this afternoon and left to hunt and later will hang the post ...
You two are geniuses. :wink:

Silver Searcher · Jun 10, 2010

HISPAN said:
Hi Colin! Excellent silver coin of the Emperor Valentinian , has long wanted to ask what technique you use to clean your silver coins, but has already revealed... this afternoon and left to hunt and later will hang the post ...
You two are geniuses.

Hispan Hi

I use various techniques, sometimes Lemon juice, Jenolite, and electrolosis, and some times just toothpaste :headbang:

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RiverRat3 · Jun 10, 2010

I could not imagine holding something that old in my hands, great coins.

teleman 2525 · Jun 10, 2010

you guys acrossed the water showing some truly great finds hope you find some more saxson hoards its all good thanks for showinng makes me hungry

Silver Searcher · Jun 10, 2010

teleman 2525 said:
you guys acrossed the water showing some truly great finds hope you find some more saxson hoards its all good thanks for showinng makes me hungry

Looking at the Great finds showed on here each day :headbang:

always makes me hungry :icon_thumleft:

thanks for posting :icon_thumleft:

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Felinepeachy · Jun 10, 2010

GORGEOUS!!!!!! :notworthy:

TreasurdiggrNY · Jun 10, 2010

Congrats to your buddy Michael, awesome old silver find and excellent clean up, what a beauty. Glad you posted it again

DMN · Jun 10, 2010

Silver Searcher said:
DMN said:

Bad enough you find old Roman coins and the like out that way, but then you have to find silver and in blisteringly fabulous condition. The only thing making this find any worse is the fact you have to show it to the rest of us and make us drool on our keyboards.

I think that has to be one of the best Romans I've seen posted recently, if not ever. (OK, maybe the one bronze Crusader found; but that was only bronze )

Thanks for showing it off. It really is one terrific find.

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Unfortunatly that coin is not mine $:-\$ it's my detecting buddy's, it is nice. This one is my best

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Well, if that one isn't yours, it should be! And your coin is no slouch either. Just gotta like the silver, no matter what! Thanks for the show.

Mental Granny · Jun 10, 2010

Beautiful ! It did clean up soooo very nice the detail is fantstic ! :icon_sunny:

Trond · Jun 10, 2010

Nice coin. :icon_thumleft:

Silver Searcher · Jun 11, 2010

Felinepeachy said:
GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Me or the coin :laughing7:

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CRUSADER · Jun 11, 2010

I remember this, I only wish they all came out like this, lucky it got lost quickly before clipping :headbang:

syko · Jun 11, 2010

DrJoePrime · Jun 11, 2010

WOW ..what a Beauty of a coin! :hello2:

What a thrill holding something like that in your hand.

For Sonoma Mike: I actually did find a Roman coin in California. Unfortunately not a Silver but still a thrill. In case you want to check it out here's the link: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,318576.0.html

HH Joe

BuckleBoy · Jun 11, 2010

That is an Absolute Beauty!

It is great to see such fantastic Roman Silver posted. Tell your friend that I offer my highest Congratulations.

Best Wishes,

Buckles

Silver Searcher · Jun 11, 2010

CRUSADER said:
I remember this, I only wish they all came out like this, lucky it got lost quickly before clipping

I think I have had 5 Siliqua...all clipped to death :'(

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Silver Searcher · Jun 11, 2010

BuckleBoy said:
That is an Absolute Beauty!

It is great to see such fantastic Roman Silver posted. Tell your friend that I offer my highest Congratulations.

Best Wishes,

Buckles

It Turned up good Will 8) hope some more show this Harvest :icon_thumleft:

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