Justinian I K coin

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Justinian I K coin

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I just bought this- very cheap( $5)

the patina looks too uniform. It my hand i dont know if its real or fake

24-26 MM

6.82 gram

SB 208

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JUSTINIAN-I-Ch ... true&rt=nc


http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/byz/just ... sb0208.txt

http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/byz/just ... sb0208.jpg

thoughts?
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It looks too uniform because the patina has been removed and the bronze/copper is being exposed. It has naturally re-toned some.
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#4 Unread post by mhonzell »

For ancient coins, an application of archival wax is common. When the patina is stripped from the coin, archival wax is used to prevent Bronze Disease. Also known as Renaissance Wax.
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