Items are considered brass or silver-plated when a thin layer of the metal is applied to a core material—usually of a lesser value—to protect or upgrade an item. "Plating is often used to enhance the ...

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From dull relics to gleaming treasures, these Roman silver coins undergo a meticulous revival. The process shows the delicate art of balancing preservation with restoration, leaving behind coins that ...