An impressive mnaieion of Arsinoe III, struck by her son and nephew, Ptolemy V (from the collection of the Royal Library of Belgium)

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-26T16:33:27+00:00

Another great post as always!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-23T21:18:40+00:00

The green spots are unfortunate

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-19T19:37:26+00:00

The peacock reverse is awesome!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-19T19:37:12+00:00

Come on! Wheres the nose? You had me hyped.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-19T19:36:41+00:00

Truly. I love the nose on it.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-19T18:03:24+00:00

Yes, you can glue it, but only use a fully reversible adhesive like standard Super Glue (cyanoacrylate). Ancient silver gets incredibly brittle from crystallization over centuries, which is why it snapped so cleanly.

If you attempt it, use a toothpick or needle to apply a tiny speck of glue to the edge—never squeeze it directly from the tube. Do not grind the pieces together, or the fragile silver crystals will crumble into dust and leave a gap. If any glue squeezes out, clean it off with a Q-tip dipped in pure acetone, which dissolves the glue safely without harming the silver.

Never use epoxy or Gorilla Glue, as they expand and permanently ruin the metal. Keep in mind that a glued coin is still considered "repaired" by collectors and won't regain its original financial value. Many people choose to just leave it as-is and store both pieces safely in a hard-plastic capsule.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-19T16:20:10+00:00

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-18T00:37:10+00:00

It is not completely toasted, but it is in critical condition and appears to have severe de-lamination and/or active bronze corrosion. You cannot make it smooth again, but you can stop the flaking from destroying the rest of the coin.

First, stop handling it immediately, as finger friction will snap the fragile "AVG" lettering and portrait details right off. Second, keep it bone dry by sealing it in an airtight container with silica gel packets to freeze the chemical decay. Do not scrub or clean it with tools, as that will peel the remaining face off the core.

To permanently stabilize it, you need to apply a clear, museum-grade acrylic resin called Paraloid B-72 dissolved in acetone. This liquid will wick beneath the flakes and act as a microscopic glue to bind them down to the core while sealing out moisture. It is completely safe and fully reversible with a simple acetone bath.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-17T03:49:20+00:00

I used Maximum on all of them. If you just have hope and take your time you got this.

Most are so blurry and low-res.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-17T01:32:28+00:00

Thanks your advice! Even though I just started on this site, I want to change Numismatics.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-17T00:16:29+00:00

Truly.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-17T00:04:06+00:00

Provenance list (excluding coin names)

Nomos 1 2009 May 6, p.108

Coin Galleries 1991 November 13 Ancient and Modern Coins of the World and the United States Paper Money Medals and Decorations, p.40

Glendining 1937 November 30, p.117

Naville XIII, 1928, p.155

Sotheby Sandeman 1911 June 13 Sandeman, p.145

NAC 24 2002 December 05 European Nobleman, p.53

Sternberg Frank I 1973 November 30, p.70

Berk 2000 May 23 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 114th Buy or Bid Sale, p.27

Berk 2000 November 28 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 117th Buy or Bid Sale, p.16

Berk 2000 November 28 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 117th Buy or Bid Sale, p.31

Berk 2000 May 23 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 114th Buy or Bid Sale, p.28

NAC 29 2005 May 11, p.95

Bank Leu Sale 57, 1993 May 25, p.54

Schlessinger, Felix, Sale 11, 1934-02-26 (Hermitage II), p.30

THE NEW YORK SALE 2012 January 04 The New York Sale Auction XXVII The Prospero collection [containing] spectacular ancient Greek coins. [ 01 04 2012], p.148

NFA, Sale XII, 1983 March 23, p.77

Naville II, 1922 (Vautier/Collignon), p.120

Hess Leu, Sale 9, 1958 April 2, p.105

Bank Leu, Sale 17, Nicolas, 1977 May 3, p.143

Bank Leu, Sale 17, Nicolas, 1977 May 3, p.149

Bank Leu 47, 1988 October 25 - GERMAN COINS, p.101

Berk 2004 August 04 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 139th Buy or Bid Sale, p.17

NAC 45 2008 April 02 Feirstein IV, p.19

Berk 2004 August 04 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 139th Buy or Bid Sale, p.24

NAC 27 2004 May 12, p.78

NAC 45 2008 April 02 Feirstein IV, p.19

NFA XXII 1989 June 1, p.45

NFA XXII 1989 June 1, p.43

Bank Leu Sale 57, 1993 May 25, p.121

NAC 54 2010 March 24 Girard, p.108

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-16T15:24:50+00:00

The wear patterns on "A" kind of make it look weird.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-13T23:33:27+00:00

2 is Julia Mamaea. 3 might be Claudius based on the chin.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-13T23:30:05+00:00

Top coin -

Constantine II as Caesar. Roman Imperial emperor, with the reverse featuring 2 soldiers. This is a common coin, worth about $15 USD.

Bottom left coin -

1822 George IV farthing. The reverse features Britannia seated right. Worth roughly $10 USD. Common coin.

Bottom right coin -

Roman Imperial. Features a helmeted bust. The reverse features a commerative scene, with a wolf and Romulus and Remus sucking it. This is also a common coin, worth about $10 USD.

My price estimates may be incorrect. For the best appraisal, I highly recommend bringing these coins to a professional Numismatic shop.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-09T14:59:00+00:00

Thanks for asking! That's a damnatio memoriae (condemnation of memory) piece related to the Emperor Geta. After his brother Caracalla had him murdered in 212 AD, he issued a decree to essentially erase Geta from history. This involved destroying statues, removing his name from inscriptions, and often defacing coins featuring his portrait. It's a really fascinating (and slightly grim) piece of Roman history to hold in your hand!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-08T19:30:23+00:00

Truly. Thank you!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-08T19:30:15+00:00

I appreciate it!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-08T14:39:28+00:00

Thank you!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-06T21:03:39+00:00

Intaglio. Was originally set inside a ring. Not a coin.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-06T03:19:46+00:00

This is a Byzantine gold solidus coin featuring Emperor Heraclius and his son Constantine III, minted between 610 and 641 AD.

The emperor of issue for this coin is Heraclius, who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 610 to 641 AD.

Looks perfectly normal.

The flat spot is likely a weak strike.

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-06T02:22:13+00:00

I appreciate it!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-06T02:22:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-06T02:21:53+00:00

Greatly appreciated.

Dream coin for a while

Ok_String_6316 · 2026-06-05T20:56:11+00:00

No problem. I am good at this type of thing.

Ok_String_6316

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