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BVI HUNTER,
Were the "new coins" found with a metal detector? If "TMI", I understand (the suspense is killing me and I just had to ask).
Good luck and proceed carefully!
TCK
In post #373, I'll call the coin to the left of the dime (17.9mm) a 1R piece (20mm) and to the right, a 1/2R piece (18mm). Coins of these denominations would not be part of manifested inventory on a 'treasure' ship, but could certainly be part of a crewman's belongings.
Don........
OK - now how to clean these suckers??
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/cleaning-preservation/366176-how-clean-my-reale-coin.html#post3489537
Get the grinder or Dremel out just to see how many people fly to BVI to kick your butt
OK - now how to clean these suckers??
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...6176-how-clean-my-reale-coin.html#post3489537
Some people like to soak silver coins that look like that in lemon juice for several days or you can try light electrolysis with a cell phone battery charger will knock all of the crud and rust off of them. Just zap each one for about 30 seconds and you will be amazed at how much better they look. After that you can make a paste out of baking soda and water and lightly rub it.
thanks!!
will try on one tomorrow!
I am not against the idea of electrolysis but please don't use baking soda on them. Baking soda is a mild abrasive and will harshly clean the coins. After electrolysis, you might want to try an Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner! These work fairly well in removing corrosion and dirt from coins and other items as well. I would hope that some of the folks that have actually salvaged these types of Spanish coins from shipwrecks, would chime if with the method that their' Conservation personnel use!
I just found this information at the link below that I believe you will find helpful in conserving the coins that you have found. Check out the information under the heading "FATHOMS DEEP".
http://coinagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Conservation-vs.-Restorationreduced_size.pdf
Also, I found this information: Charles Garrett offers a simple electrolysis method for cleaning coins in his book, TREASURE RECOVERY FROM SAND & SEA. His method uses an electrolyte solution of one teaspoon of citric acid and a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in one cup of water.The positive side of a three to six volt power supply is attached to a stainless steel anode on one side of the glass, and an alligator clip is used to attach the negative side to the coin which is placed on the other side of the glass. The current that flows through the solution will loosen any encrustation.
Frank
Unbelievable BVI Hunter! I am so happy for you! Keep up the good work man. You must have trouble sleeping at night dreaming of what you will find next. When will you get out into the water to get a better look?
Some people like to soak silver coins that look like that in lemon juice for several days or you can try light electrolysis with a cell phone battery charger will knock all of the crud and rust off of them. Just zap each one for about 30 seconds and you will be amazed at how much better they look. After that you can make a paste out of baking soda and water and lightly rub it.
Hey BVI,
Funny you mention the Pirbright side of things, look up Private Edgar Holmes Grenadier Guards, he was my Grandmothers twin brother.
When you have done that get back to work on the coin search, how am I going to be able to fully retire if you spend all your time on the computer it's pointless me following you if you don't go anywhere (sigh)
If you take your fins off when following me, I wouldn't be able to hear you flapping down the street!!