damian1986 Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 In the last couple of DNW auctions quite a few coppers have cropped up described as 'patinated' or 'with patina' or something to that effect. Unusual choice of words except to suggest that the coins have been lacquered (coins with a natural patina are usually described as toned)? Nothing wrong with the coins, and it could just be the pictures and my untrained eye just wondering what you think?September auction: http://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive/catalogue-archive/lot.php?department=Coins&lot_id=164910Lacquered?: http://www.dnw.co.uk/auctions/catalogue/lot.php?auction_id=318&lot_id=1026 Quote
Rob Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I don't think the use of the word patinated is anything to worry about, but the bottom one looks as if it was previously lacquered and someone has tried to dissolve it away. Edited November 11, 2014 by Rob Quote
Peckris Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 I can't find any reference to 'patina' in the second description? In any case, patination is little more than a fancy name for toning applied to copper and bronze. It's slightly different though, in that patination can cause a complete re-colouration of the coin which is less usual with silver. Quote
damian1986 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 Cheers both. Yes the second coin had no mention of patina but I figured it looked lacquered so included it as was curious. Mainly the last auction a few mentioned patina but probably not relevant. I don't know what peoples' thoughts are on lacquering in general (I assume it's not looked on with any fondness!); I think it's a shame as otherwise that's a very nice pattern. Quote
Rob Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Cheers both. Yes the second coin had no mention of patina but I figured it looked lacquered so included it as was curious. Mainly the last auction a few mentioned patina but probably not relevant. I don't know what peoples' thoughts are on lacquering in general (I assume it's not looked on with any fondness!); I think it's a shame as otherwise that's a very nice pattern.I need a P1237 or P1238 too, but that one doesn't make it with the deposits seen. Many a coin has been ruined by lacquering and subsequent attempts at removal. Quote
Coinery Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 I can't stand the even sheen of a lacquered coin! Quote
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