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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2024
- In the midst of my recently acquired coins, a distinct Arabic coin caught my attention, exuding the characteristic appearance and texture of silver. My investigation led me to ascertain the Arabic numeral '1293' inscribed on the coin through an online resource. However, my inability to interpret Arabic script left me yearning for more precise information to accurately identify this intriguing piece.
Adorning this coin were noticeable splotches of a tar-like substance, a sight that prompted the need for immediate removal. In my quest for further insights, I meticulously compared this coin with others of a similar nature. It became apparent that I faced a crucial decision: whether to risk devaluing the coin by attempting a cleaning process myself or resort to professional cleaning services, albeit the latter being economically unjustifiable for a coin of this particular value. Coin cleaning, in my view, warrants caution and meticulousness, yet in this instance, I felt compelled to undertake the task myself.
Drawing from my accumulated knowledge derived from various coin cleaning videos and discussions within coin enthusiast forums, I was cognizant that pure acetone posed no threat to the integrity of coins. Additionally, I understood that coin brighteners, while effective against tarnish, proved futile against mysterious black residues. Hence, I confidently opted for the use of 100% acetone, steering clear of acetone-based nail varnish cleaners deemed unsuitable for coin cleaning.
Armed with a minuscule amount of acetone on a cotton swab, I cautiously tested a small area, successfully lifting the black tar substance. Bolstered by this initial success, I decided to briefly immerse the coin in acetone, hoping to dissolve the stubborn substance entirely. Yet, in hindsight, a longer immersion period might have yielded better results. My wariness of inadvertently damaging the coin perhaps led me to exercise excessive caution, thereby not leaving it in the solution for an adequate duration.
An initial misstep saw me inadvertently create micro-marks on the coin's surface while attempting to clean it by rubbing the cotton bud. Promptly recalling a technique demonstrated in a previous video-a gentle rolling motion of the cotton bud-I adopted this method despite its notably slower pace. After devoting nearly an hour to this meticulous approach, the coin exhibited remarkable improvement, shedding off the encrusted black residue.
The video documentation of this cleaning process has been condensed to highlight the coin's transformation, sparing viewers the tedium of the complete cleaning session.
For enthusiasts intrigued by the satisfying process of coin cleaning, I am enthusiastic about showcasing non-destructive and gentle techniques. However, I humbly acknowledge my non-professional status in this domain and strongly advocate seeking guidance from seasoned experts, especially when dealing with coins of perceived low value but covered in enigmatic substances.
Upon the conclusion of the video, the cleaned coin unveiled its identity: a 2 Kurus - Abdülhamid II from 1904, adorned with the Arabic numeral 1293 denoting the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar year 1876. Intriguingly, the presence of the numbers '3' and '10' on the coin's reverse sparked speculation, indicating 30 years into Abdülhamid II's reign and suggesting a 1906 coin. Yet, thorough research seemingly affirmed its status as a 1904 minting, leaving me puzzled by this discrepancy and inviting further elucidation from informed sources.
Technical specifics of the coin include a weight of 2.4 grams, a diameter measuring 18mm, with a silver content of 830/1000. Valued at $1.55 as scrap, this coin constituted a mintage of 1,366,000 pieces during its year of origin. Inscriptions on the coin translate to 'May he be victorious,' and its minting took place in Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, Turkey.
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