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Title: Queen Victoria ??? Post by: pjguy68 on October 16, 2015, 09:51:23 PM Hi Guys
After some advice, Whilst digging in my back garden i came across a coin about the size of an old 5p, it appears to have a very young Queen Victoria on the front and possibly Britannia on the rear, it looks like copper or some sort of copper alloy as it was very green when i found it. Any idea of what it is and more importantly how do I clean it without causing any damage. Thanks in advance Peter Title: Re: Queen Victoria ??? Post by: Val Beechey on October 16, 2015, 10:00:50 PM Sounds like it might be a Farthing. You could try soaking it but usually if the patina comes off you loose the profile and end up with a blank. Maybe someone might have an idea or two but I've never been very successful with coppers.
Title: Re: Queen Victoria ??? Post by: Chef Geoff on October 16, 2015, 10:04:55 PM Agree with Val in that it sounds like a farthing, as it's not anything rare try soaking it in olive oil for a week ;)
Title: Re: Queen Victoria ??? Post by: Jonnietaz on October 16, 2015, 10:20:12 PM It could be a Vicky half penny, it's closer in size to the old five pence, only just though.
Title: Re: Queen Victoria ??? Post by: pjguy68 on October 18, 2015, 03:16:00 PM thanks guy I will give the olive oil a shot, and see how i get on will post some pictures once its done.
Title: Re: Queen Victoria ??? Post by: dingdong on October 18, 2015, 04:48:09 PM Pjguy68,well found,regardless of whatever it is,most importantly you searched and saved an old coin,well done mate !!!👍
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