Which of these is a thin layer that forms on the surface of copper through age and exposure?
Correct answer: Patina

SJ Zenga is a winner
Thank you Antiques Roadshow! Got this right because I heard it before on their show when evaluating coins.

Phantom.Mike
moose,
You are right.
Verdigris results from the oxidation of copper in brass, bronze (both contain copper) and pure copper.
Verdigris is a patina specific to copper.

Jonesy
Electric motors with a commutator will also get a patina on them

moose
I always thought. it was verdigris specifically on copper

Cha Cha
Seshati , I heard it on an episode of Sherlock

Petrafirma
Thank you Barnwood Builders

* Seshati *
Thank you Jimmy Smits character from Sons of Anarchy haha I mean I’ve seen it sure but didn’t know the name until he said it in the show .. looked it up & will never forget it. It’s pretty can really make a piece into art of a different kind.