Restoring a 2000-Year-Old Ancient Roman Coin

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  • @jasonallain6153
    @jasonallain6153 2 роки тому +16

    Fantastic channel. I'm a detectorist and collector in Thailand. As a boy in Canada, I collected and cleaned roman coins, buying them in bulk on eBay 20 or so years ago. Since moving to Thailand 10 years ago , I've been collecting Khmer Empire artifacts , as well as artifacts from kingdoms found in and around Thailand. We use the same tools and use renaissance wax as well. The only thing is that cleaning an ideal coin can take a few hours to a day, whilst artifacts take weeks , months, years.

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому +1

      That's very cool! Would love to see some of your finds some day. Are you working with a historical society or museum to log the finds?

  • @8BitRip
    @8BitRip 2 роки тому +7

    I’ve missed your coin clips on the older crew videos. I hope you continue making these.

  • @ZuElVenado
    @ZuElVenado 2 роки тому +8

    never thought i'd enjoy watching a dude restoring a coin from 2000 years ago, so satisfying :)
    good video Nick, i want more of them now ;-;

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому +1

      haha thanks for watching! I'm working on some more cleaning videos and a few other ideas as well!

    • @huntercohen4613
      @huntercohen4613 2 роки тому +1

      This coin is much older than 200 years old. It's much closer to around 1500 years old

    • @ZuElVenado
      @ZuElVenado 2 роки тому

      @@huntercohen4613 oh wait I forgot an extra 0 lol

  • @Warpfield100
    @Warpfield100 2 роки тому +8

    What a neat hobby! Would love to see your collection in a future video. I enjoy Roman history but never delve into the coinages. Looking forward to seeing more!

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому +4

      Cool idea! Would videos that focus one one specific coin and its history/story interest you?

    • @Warpfield100
      @Warpfield100 2 роки тому +1

      @@historyathome yes definitely! Would also be interested in the procurement process you went through to get these coins! I’ve planned to get some archaeology kits to play with with my son, but this might potentially replace that plan!

    • @tlrmcknnn
      @tlrmcknnn 2 роки тому

      I agree! I’m interested to know how you got the coin, its history/story and a little more about what got you into it in the first place (or your history with doing it)

  • @unhealer
    @unhealer 2 роки тому +4

    Very enjoyable! Great hobby, thanks for sharing it in more detail. Was intrigued by it since you mentioned it on Corridor!

    • @isxaa4164
      @isxaa4164 2 роки тому

      when and which video did he mentioned it?

    • @unhealer
      @unhealer 2 роки тому

      @@isxaa4164 I forgot, sorry. Maybe it was a crew cuts episode on the website.

  • @petethorp4148
    @petethorp4148 Рік тому

    An excellent demonstration which I shall refer to in the future, thank you so much

  • @Silvercrypto-xk4zy
    @Silvercrypto-xk4zy Рік тому

    Just found your channel and just found this video. As a collector and also a history lover this is awesome

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! I just cleaned this huge bronze that I'm excited to share on here soon!

  • @avsalom6632
    @avsalom6632 10 місяців тому

    Nice job cleaning up this Aurelian.I agree with your attribution as RIC 394.More specifically from the 2nd emission 1st phase of an undetermined Balkan Mint (autumn 272- autumn 273) Estiot cites 119 ex. From the La Venera Hoard and a couple of more at the Paris Museum.There is a chance that this is instead RIC 48corr. from the 3rd emmission at Rome with Estiot citing 13 ex. from La Venera and another in Paris.

  • @britainluver431
    @britainluver431 2 роки тому +1

    I've got a bunch of Roman coins including one of Aurelian, but with Sol on the reverse and it was minted in Ticinum, now Pavia in northern Italy (RIC 151 P). Although the one I have was bought in a coin shop, you certainly did a great job of cleaning this one.

  • @thelastmurray
    @thelastmurray 2 роки тому +9

    I have been waiting years for the resurrection of the coin juice.

  • @justdoitadventuresreviews4664

    I’m amazed every time ur videos pop up ,as a metal detecting guy u make them coins pop. U make it look and sound so easy 🤷🤯

  • @alcazar123456
    @alcazar123456 2 роки тому

    This was very relaxing to watch

  • @Viraj43837
    @Viraj43837 Рік тому

    Very nice video, I am a coin collector from India,many thanks sir

  • @emsy_5
    @emsy_5 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing Nick 😊 I found this video and watched it before going to bed last night. It was so satisfying and your voice was calm and relaxing. I’m not much of a coin/history buff but would love to hear more and am keen to see more videos of your treasures being uncovered - seeing the flecks of silver was awesome. Thanks for sharing now off to watch the other vid

  • @lewisnapton8399
    @lewisnapton8399 Рік тому

    I am getting closer to starting to do all of this!

  • @GoranJakupovic
    @GoranJakupovic Рік тому

    Have you considered using ultrasonic tub for soaking?

  • @Covingsworth
    @Covingsworth 2 роки тому +2

    awesome vid nick!

  • @sosimplecfu
    @sosimplecfu 9 місяців тому

    Can you please give some info about the needles you used? Blunt and diamond tip, maybe an Amazon link? Thanks

  • @234ddrtttt
    @234ddrtttt 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks nice work,diamand tip tool is cool,but can it be done with hard plastic scraper?

  • @Tiridates_the_Great
    @Tiridates_the_Great Рік тому +1

    What is the name of that book bro

  • @JonoMoshiMoshi
    @JonoMoshiMoshi 2 роки тому +1

    Seeing this video was great. Can’t wait to see more content. Hope you recover quickly :)

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Got some great cleanups coming soon!

  • @lifeongps
    @lifeongps Рік тому

    What was the name of the book you showed briefly in beginning? Thanks

  • @HistoriaeGraecae
    @HistoriaeGraecae 2 роки тому

    Continue with the awesome vids my man, you really made my day

  • @Ezio334
    @Ezio334 Рік тому

    I have a very similar one to this, it's slightly smaller and CON SER is split like CONS ER

  • @leslieanneallen6522
    @leslieanneallen6522 Рік тому

    Nice video! Very interesting. I like the music you use.

  • @Kavakli55.
    @Kavakli55. Рік тому

    Ustam onu ne ile temizliyorsunuz elinizdeki alet nedir yada koydugunuz su farklı mi acabaaaa

  • @DiggingNorway
    @DiggingNorway Рік тому

    Thanks for uploading!

  • @cxfootballamed820
    @cxfootballamed820 2 роки тому +2

    Cool where did you get the coin from

  • @karlsfightclub
    @karlsfightclub Рік тому

    Is the tool you use for cleaning a special pen? what kind? thx

  • @Breakfast_of_Champions
    @Breakfast_of_Champions Рік тому

    These bubbles as you soak the coins in the beginning - distilled water becomes quite acidic when exposed to air. But for a short time it should be OK. I wonder if there aren't any neutral liquids that can dissolve dirt but not attack the metal.

  • @Kalan09
    @Kalan09 6 місяців тому

    I just discovered your channel and this is awesome! How do you get your coins? I would love to do this some day, but my oldest coin is only 95 years old, small in comparison to 2,000 years.

  • @danieldevite668
    @danieldevite668 2 роки тому

    Where do you get these marvelous coins

  • @Henrik-i7c
    @Henrik-i7c 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for the channel and this video. A question; what book is it in the intro (approx. 0:57 in the video)? Thanks in advance! /Henrik (from Sweden)

  • @mrtodddelaroderie
    @mrtodddelaroderie 11 місяців тому

    Why does you coins look so easy to clean. I usually get coins that have a thick tar like gunk on it. Over the course of months a slowly rub tiny bits away. Where do you get such such good coins?

  • @TrophyGuide101
    @TrophyGuide101 Рік тому

    I'm assuming the dirt, even when wet, is much too condense for an old toothbrush to scrub away without risking damaging the metal?

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Рік тому

      Yes. Plus i find a toothbrush to be an extremely broad and imprecise tool to do what should be methodical work.

  • @timothyjadet
    @timothyjadet Рік тому

    What do you think about soaking in hot water (Constantly change the water to mantain the temp)?

  • @lukeymcmillan7855
    @lukeymcmillan7855 Рік тому

    Great video . I think this is emporer aurelian and the coin would be silver washed like silver plated but nice coin

  • @danim915
    @danim915 Рік тому

    Hello! Can you please tell me the name of the catalogue with all the symbols? Thanks!

  • @brianchester4218
    @brianchester4218 2 роки тому

    Where can you buy the tools you use to clean the coins as i have many to clean and wont risk ruining them

  • @ianjosephsantos2586
    @ianjosephsantos2586 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the upload! Looking forward for the next one! :D

  • @inspire-withemilyjade2372
    @inspire-withemilyjade2372 2 роки тому

    I hope you keep making videos!! ♡

  • @ralphchvatal
    @ralphchvatal Рік тому

    Nick best videos. Can you let me know where you get your tools? Can't find them any ware. I have so many questions. Iam working on my first coin. At 81 its good to try something new Thank You

  • @nestorotto8678
    @nestorotto8678 2 роки тому +1

    You should keep this up like you did on the old crewtons videos.

  • @martinbanfalvi5414
    @martinbanfalvi5414 Рік тому

    hello, very nice videos, I want to ask what solution do you use when you soak a coin and then clean it only with wood?

  • @philipgiammatteo4308
    @philipgiammatteo4308 10 місяців тому

    Any idea on how they silver plated the coin?

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  9 місяців тому

      That's a really good question. Might have to make a video on this.

  • @andrewsims3392
    @andrewsims3392 Рік тому

    what tips do you use to clean them?

  • @aboOmar-xv6oj
    @aboOmar-xv6oj 2 роки тому

    Hello my friend, what material did you put the coins in the jar please

  • @IgnacioMonasterio
    @IgnacioMonasterio 2 роки тому

    I was wondering (and speking with no knowledge on coin restoration) if you shoud use a waterless solution like Isopropyl alcohol rather than destilled water that can promote corrotion and tools lower in the Mohs scale (Wood, bamboo) so you preserve more of the patina? Great work!!! very entertaining

  • @АлексейЗайцев-э3у

    Отличная работа! Супер!

  • @kennethhuffman2288
    @kennethhuffman2288 Рік тому

    What are your cleaning tools made of and where do you get them? Thanks

  • @renoka5764
    @renoka5764 Рік тому

    Hi
    The catalog with images of the reliefs of the coins that you show in the video, where can I buy it??

  • @Awsometurtle20
    @Awsometurtle20 10 місяців тому

    what tools do you use??? this is a hobby i want to get into i already have a few ancient coins

    • @ne0n1880
      @ne0n1880 10 місяців тому

      First of all a better keyboard might help.

    • @Awsometurtle20
      @Awsometurtle20 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ne0n1880 bro I think I was half asleep 💀😂 I’ll fix it

  • @filip2588
    @filip2588 2 роки тому

    what kind of tools do you use and where can i buy them?

  • @matthewwillis5242
    @matthewwillis5242 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I got a small batch of coins for Christmas and have been looking for some best practices on how to clean and conserve them. This video was really helpful.
    Any tips for distinguishing dirt vs corrosion? A lot of the coins I got seem like they are probably not really well preserved, and I’m kind of nervous about working on areas of them that might look like encrusted mud but are actually just corroded sections. Is that something to worry about or am I being crazy?
    Thanks again! Super glad I found your channel!

  • @lorimeyers7469
    @lorimeyers7469 2 роки тому

    What solution did you use? What utensil? How long did it soak?

  • @imdielawn
    @imdielawn 2 роки тому

    The only good coin is a clean coin. Thanks for your contribution to history!

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому

      I'll trade you this coin for 5 chicken chunks. think about it.

    • @imdielawn
      @imdielawn 2 роки тому

      @@historyathome deal, sucker!

  • @chuyguera
    @chuyguera 2 роки тому

    Can you mention what type of tools you use? I have several ancient coins, some of them clean easy and sone just are impossible. Wood toothpicks, needles, plastic toothpicks? I have damaged some and just hate when this happens.

  • @MrBrhnylmz
    @MrBrhnylmz 2 роки тому

    Is the tool you use for cleaning a special pen?

  • @michaelkenney2857
    @michaelkenney2857 5 місяців тому +1

    Tell us beginners how old the coin is.. Thanks.

  • @robertstano6036
    @robertstano6036 Рік тому

    How long did it take you to conserve that coin and what tools did you use

  • @kevinnoel4647
    @kevinnoel4647 Рік тому

    Where's the Nice green patina gone to?

  • @jakubruchlicki5676
    @jakubruchlicki5676 2 роки тому

    Great job! It's amazing.
    Could You please give a hint what microscope model do you use? I'm just looking for something similar :)

  • @tomahawk564
    @tomahawk564 2 роки тому

    Where do *you* get the increased coins from? Do you buy 'premium' ones?

  • @NickMach007
    @NickMach007 Рік тому

    Very cool!

  • @hikarii_9916
    @hikarii_9916 2 роки тому

    W channel, can't wait for new content

  • @danieldevite668
    @danieldevite668 2 роки тому

    How long does it take to restore these historical coins

  • @TheRavenCoinsandSilver
    @TheRavenCoinsandSilver Рік тому

    Great video 👌

  • @DiggingNorway
    @DiggingNorway Рік тому

    My unfortunate experience is that below the dirt bronze metal detecting finds often are completely toasted... maybe due to acidic soil..

  • @Skunkiboi
    @Skunkiboi Рік тому

    Why don't use an ultrasonic bath?

  • @daniedevite6781
    @daniedevite6781 Рік тому

    Where do you get these. coins from?

    • @ne0n1880
      @ne0n1880 10 місяців тому

      they are in the ground :D

  • @danieldevite668
    @danieldevite668 2 роки тому

    Are these for sale

  • @SweetRebbit
    @SweetRebbit 2 роки тому

    Вы молодец, я тоже занимаюсь чисткой монет Рима

  • @numismatik
    @numismatik Рік тому

    Do you wait for coin to dry after you finish cleaning and before you put wax on it? And how long do you dry the coin if you do? BTW Awesome video!

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Рік тому

      Yes drying the coin is essential. Try setting it under a hot lamp for several minutes on each side to dry out any moisture that's gone into the pores and cracks. You don't want any moisture trapped under the wax layer or it can rot.

  • @meradu2
    @meradu2 Рік тому

    Nice looking good 👍

  • @BacktoLifeMD
    @BacktoLifeMD 2 роки тому

    I hope to see more videos

  • @aleembuscadoscristais
    @aleembuscadoscristais Рік тому

    Parabéns

  • @VertigoeIsReal
    @VertigoeIsReal Рік тому

    Me: can we have history?
    Mom: no, we have history at home.
    History At Home:

  • @giannispap16
    @giannispap16 2 роки тому

    have you ever thought soaking the coin in white vinegar and every hour use a cloth to rubb the surface? overnight soaking is best. also you can use electrolysis

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому

      Both of these methods can be extremely damaging to the patina of an ancient coin, and should be avoided.

  • @زهرةعمري-ك2ط
    @زهرةعمري-ك2ط Рік тому

    املك قطع قديمه جدا وذات قيمه عاليه اين تقيم

  • @caracallaavg
    @caracallaavg Рік тому

    That research montage was pretty dramatic haha

  • @nestorotto8678
    @nestorotto8678 2 роки тому

    Cool

  • @Kemonya
    @Kemonya Рік тому

    Найс!!!

  • @budsurtees4224
    @budsurtees4224 Рік тому

    Why not first wet the coin and allow the dirt to disintegrate into the water (or distilled water), and then scrape off as much of the moist dirt as possible just using your fingers, and then moving onto the needle? This would leave the needle with much less work to do and a clearer view.

  • @pukalo
    @pukalo Рік тому

    Aurelian was a gigachad emperor

  • @kingston163
    @kingston163 Рік тому

    Why not by electrolysis? It is way, way faster, fare more cost effective, coins are better cleaned no scratching marks and leaves the patina beneath intact.

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Рік тому

      If you can show me a proper method of elec that does not ruin coins i'll try. So far it's only been destructive in my experience.

  • @ChopSensei
    @ChopSensei Рік тому

    Why you look similar to the Corridor guy

  • @CmikeDnD
    @CmikeDnD 2 роки тому

    Haza!!!

  • @nathanreyes1102
    @nathanreyes1102 2 роки тому

    Neat

  • @rodneykasputtis9621
    @rodneykasputtis9621 2 роки тому

    Come on mate show us the coins that have been soaking 3 months ago this type of video is cool

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  2 роки тому +1

      I’ll try and get to some of those next - new videos on the way!

  • @alishaseptiana871
    @alishaseptiana871 7 місяців тому

    Sy ada coin voc thn 1751 coin nederlan indie thn 1938 coin jerman thn 1995 coin china thn 1999 coin africa thn 1941 coin japan 1991 coin elizabet 2 thn 1971 semua sy mau jual 100 dolar

  • @legoGnerd
    @legoGnerd 2 роки тому

    From the makers of the guillotine channel. "The coin channel"

  • @m.anejante1687
    @m.anejante1687 Рік тому

    ¿why not a brush? a tooth brush would not harm the coin and remove all that crap a lot faster

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Рік тому

      A tooth brush is just about the most imprecise tool you can use for cleaning a highly detailed and fragile coin like this one. It would take any remaining silvering right off with the dirt.

    • @m.anejante1687
      @m.anejante1687 Рік тому

      @@historyathome But a toothbrush is nylon, soft enough as not to harm any metal, even lead. Otherwise it would also hurt your gums. You have very soft tootbrushes also for sensitive people.
      And then you have hard artistic paintbrushes that are quite soft too.
      I really doubt a brush could harm a metal coin, which also has a patina and you can see the patina fading before any actual harm to the base metal.
      They also use brushes to remove dirt from bones and clay artifacts from archelogical dugouts....

    • @m.anejante1687
      @m.anejante1687 Рік тому

      Also... ¿No tools in Corridor to help with this task?

  • @louiscatorce9992
    @louiscatorce9992 2 роки тому

    The music and speaking is an uninteresting video.....IF you will more videos..quit music, and talk more high....

  • @mariorossi6832
    @mariorossi6832 2 роки тому

    beautiful video...where do you get the coinz?

  • @normalpsychology
    @normalpsychology Рік тому

    AE means that it is not silver or gold. It is only bronze or another base metal.