Working the wet sand

[Christoph1945]

cillit band

Ah ha, got some of that as well! 

Will eventually clean the coin tomorrow night and take some before and after photographs. 

[Val Beechey]

I had one like yours Chris and soaked it in Coke for ages. Ended up using a none scratch stainless steel pan cleaner on it.

It worked a treat 

Val

[Christoph1945]

Hi Val,
            just popped the little critter into some lemon juice and will keep a pan scrub at hand! 

            By the way, I eventually exchanged several emails with the museum in Alicante and they are interested in having those bronze artefacts but will only accept them during a face to face formal interview. So it now looks like being next spring before I can hand them over. But hey ho; I did my best. 

[Val Beechey]

A good excuse to go back then Chris.  You never know they might take your pici. (or lock you up)


Those half crowns are tough little critters. Don't be afraid to get it a bit of wellie.

Val

[probono]

I use an old cellulose sponge to remove any muck. I've been cleaning items for years and have a horsehair brush, but despite my best efforts it still often leaves very fine scratches - the sponge doesn't usually

[galoshers]

heat them up on the stove then quench, as the quench takes place  that bursts all the crud off then give it a burnish ,you can quench in oil if you want some patina 

[Christoph1945]

heat them up on the stove then quench, as the quench takes place  that bursts all the crud off then give it a burnish ,you can quench in oil if you want some patina 

Hmmm, interesting; I may try that on my next half crown! 

[Richie sixpence]

Nice one Chris that looks in great condition for a beach coin 

Regards Richie sixpence 

[Christoph1945]

Hi Richie,
                  I think that there will be a lot more interesting coins where that one came from. Stand by fro a pm.

[Richie sixpence]

Ok Chris cheers