Cleaning Some Ancient Roman Coins

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  • @pchan4443
    @pchan4443 2 роки тому +12

    Sometimes total loss occurs, it's nice to learn of that and explanation on patina and bronze disease, good video!

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому +1

      Sometimes it does! I don't think I've seen yet a video of anything other than beautiful ancient coins being cleaned, that's why I wanted to include that sometimes they are too far gone to be saved.

  • @artisanmakes
    @artisanmakes 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing video. Really enjoy the stuff you do on this channel and I wasn't expecting a video on cleaning coins to be so interesting.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I tried to make it informative and hopefully not too boring. 😊

  • @georgesparks7833
    @georgesparks7833 28 днів тому +1

    What is the solution that you're using to treat the bronze disease?😮

  • @greenrabbit4075
    @greenrabbit4075 Рік тому +1

    holy shiit! I am cleaning the constantin the 2nd while this video runs in the background. I look up at 5:20 and I am shocked that we are holding the same effing coin 🤯😄. Greetings and keep up the work my man!

  • @seherdemirel8100
    @seherdemirel8100 2 роки тому +4

    coin no.1 is minted in Nicomedia first gamma officiana (SMNA)

  • @robin222
    @robin222 Рік тому +2

    What grade are this from nerocoins i see they have several quality options

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому +1

      These were the "10 Lot of High Quality Uncleaned Roman coins from Europe".

  • @Mustafa1998
    @Mustafa1998 Рік тому +1

    can bronze disease spread to other coins if they thouch eachother or if you pick one coin with bronze disease and then touch another?

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому +3

      Yes it can. And I have heard that it can even spread to other bronze alloys if the pieces are kept in the same enclosed space even without touching eachother! That's some nasty stuff!

    • @vintageavenuerarecoins
      @vintageavenuerarecoins Рік тому

      @@SculptyWorks Its funny, bronze disease is one of the only non organic substance that acts like a breathing organism, it acts like a fungus and spreads like one too, I call it the copper cancer.

  • @vintageavenuerarecoins
    @vintageavenuerarecoins Рік тому +1

    Wow those coins came out very nice. I have cleaned a few myself; but I mostly clean the very low quality one and I have to reapply patina using Jax patina solution. I like your microscope, I use a USB microscope myself, the one I use is the Plugable usb 200x digital microscope, love that thing, I use it all the time when I conserve my coins and make videos of my work. Great job and keep doing it, take care and be safe out there.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I've thought about USB microscopes, I wonder if they are easier on the eyes, but never needed one bad enough to actually buy one. 😉

    • @vintageavenuerarecoins
      @vintageavenuerarecoins Рік тому

      @@SculptyWorks They are really easy on the eyes, since you are looking at your computer monitor then the ocular eye pieces which can really tire out your eyes; mine costs about $38 dollars USD so its not a bad price to give it a try, and i you wan to seen a sample of the quality, I have videos of me conserving aka cleaning some copper coins, and I just do some basic picture adjustments, but it was the best purchase Ive made for my coin hobby/business at least for me. Thanks for replying.

  • @nickdawg8463
    @nickdawg8463 5 місяців тому +1

    Next time use distilled water! There’s several minerals in tap water which can exasperate chemical reactions that the coin is going through.

  • @Susan_HunTer
    @Susan_HunTer 2 роки тому

    Hi and nice video!So later acetate os sodium do that patine?or i lost somethink?

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому

      I'm sorry, I don't understand the question.

    • @Susan_HunTer
      @Susan_HunTer 2 роки тому

      @@SculptyWorks how to patine it at final?

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому +1

      @@Susan_HunTer The coin I put in the sodium acetate came out a dark gray color because it is a very low grade silver alloy, it darkens very quickly. It's not a true patina, it's a toning of the silver.

  • @nikolayd7
    @nikolayd7 2 роки тому

    Where similar coins can be sold?

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому

      Do you have some to sell?
      There's always eBay, but alternatively your best bet is finding an ancient coins dealer.

    • @nikolayd7
      @nikolayd7 2 роки тому

      @@SculptyWorks , do you know some dealers, where can be sold legally?

  • @hasandemirel13
    @hasandemirel13 2 роки тому +1

    I still can't find a good deal on a bunch of uncleaned roman coins, I browsed for hours but I couldn't find good deals, anyone have a reccomendation?

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому +1

      Is www.nerocoins.com out of stock?

  • @jerrymellinger7471
    @jerrymellinger7471 2 роки тому

    What machine are you using for magnification?

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому

      I use a microscope. This one specifically: amscope.com/products/se303-p-rk15

    • @jerrymellinger7471
      @jerrymellinger7471 2 роки тому

      @@SculptyWorks Do you find that magnification to be sufficient? Im looking at getting one of these or the digital HD microscope that you can put on a monitor.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому

      @@jerrymellinger7471 I find myself more often than not using the lowest magnification when working on this kind of stuff, because you get a better field of view. I only use the higher magnifications when examining something in extreme detail.

  • @avsalom6632
    @avsalom6632 Рік тому +1

    I will not be able to give exact identification for all the coins but should be able to narrow them down.Coin#2 a little more difficult because you did not show the reverse of the coin at the end, but I did see it from some of the other footage.Constantius II Obv Legend DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Emperor right pearl Diadem draped and Cuirassed.Rev. Legend FEL TEMP REPARATIO Helmeted soldier with spear standing over small figure leading him from hut. Exergue ASIS or delta SIS Mint Siscia(Modern day Sisak, Croatia) 1st or 4th Officinae possibilities RIC VIII Siscia 212,212b,215,215var.,216,216var.,221,221var.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому

      Oops, sorry about that! But it does appear a bit in another part of the video, as you said. Thank you! 👍❤️

  • @scg-qx2vj
    @scg-qx2vj 2 місяці тому +1

    La mejor solución es meterla en aceite de oliva por varias semanas o meses y les aseguro que después con un paño suave y sin restregar sale toda la tierra y no se daña la moneda

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 місяці тому

      Olive oil is indeed a very good method for cleaning, if you have the time for it. 👍👍

  • @EolicoJM
    @EolicoJM 2 роки тому +2

    use "Renaissance Wax" to protect them

  • @jaroslavstedry4227
    @jaroslavstedry4227 2 роки тому

    Hi, do the same procedure as long as you use an ultrasonic needle instead of a cleaning brush, the result will be even better, but mainly more abrasive..

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому

      Ultrasonic needle? Hadn't heard of that before. Now I must find out more! 👍

    • @jaroslavstedry4227
      @jaroslavstedry4227 2 роки тому +1

      @@SculptyWorks You can buy it in an archeo shop or in dental stores, the price varies if you only have a needle or you can have a led light and the third version is a needle + led light + water supply or about a liter of water reservoir that flows on the object.

    • @kingston163
      @kingston163 Рік тому

      Best is by electrolysis! It seems 99% don't know how?

  • @Xgrozdahh
    @Xgrozdahh 2 роки тому

    Water can sometimes be dangerous for patina

  • @jthev
    @jthev 2 роки тому +1

    Well, water is the universal solvent. Looks like you need historian Guy de la Bédoyère Roman expert from Time Team.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  2 роки тому +1

      I did contact a couple of UA-cam 'coin experts' for help with identification, but never heard back from them. 😢

  • @길가온-l3d
    @길가온-l3d Рік тому

    Are there many collectors of ancient silver coins in your country? My country is very sad that there are so few collectors of ancient silver coins. ㅠㅠ

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому

      Yes, collecting coins is big here in the U.S.

  • @Cleopatranumismatics
    @Cleopatranumismatics 2 роки тому

    you can tell mee how about tools

  • @avsalom6632
    @avsalom6632 Рік тому

    Coin#3 Constantius II (Son of Constantine The Great) Obv. Legend FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Head right pearl Diadem,draped and Cuirassed Rev.Legend GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS Soldiers with 2 Standards Between.Exergue R wreath P RIC VII Rome 383 1st Officina 336A.D.This would be a currently assumed but unlisted Officinae for this coin.

  • @mariogomesdesa
    @mariogomesdesa 9 місяців тому

    Bacana 🎉

  • @andreysmekhov2336
    @andreysmekhov2336 Рік тому

    you know when the guys has a strong accent he is educated.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому

      I thought the guy with the accent is always the villain. 😉

  • @deannekliene2673
    @deannekliene2673 2 роки тому

    I find gold, silver bronze and mix....

  • @avsalom6632
    @avsalom6632 Рік тому

    Did you delete my comments on cleaning and in particular my cleaning tips on coin #9? If so it is not appreciated, especially after spending my afternoon identifying the rest of your coins.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому

      No, I never delete comments, unless they are outright spam or offensive (which yours were not). If it's not showing, it's UA-cam's fault. 🙁
      I appreciate all your comments identifying the coins, thank you! They are hugely helpful for me and anyone else who might see the video and wonder what those coins are. ❤️👍

    • @avsalom6632
      @avsalom6632 Рік тому

      ​​@@SculptyWorks Thank you. Not sure why those observations were not posted.I specialize in Aurelian coinage so was kind of bummed when that coin did not turn out and was hoping to offer some helpful observations about cleaning.Sometimes the best conservation is the least conservation.Hope to see you do some more videos in the future!

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому

      I'm really sorry UA-cam ate your post; if you feel like re-typing it, I appreciate any insight you might have. 👍

    • @oldlifter530
      @oldlifter530 Рік тому

      Hey everyone please be aware that comments disappear mysteriously it's rarely the person whose channel it is. The algorithm gods have various dislikes.

  • @زهرةعمري-ك2ط
    @زهرةعمري-ك2ط Рік тому

    هل تود شراء قطع روماني قديم

  • @LeafPlaster
    @LeafPlaster 7 місяців тому

    This is my asmr

  • @anthonyedwards866
    @anthonyedwards866 Рік тому

    Nero Coins in Canada sold me junk. 0 out 20 keepers.

    • @SculptyWorks
      @SculptyWorks  Рік тому

      Sorry to hear about that. Did you contact them about it?

  • @АлександрЖиров-з7с

    Такого я ещё не видел, Вам необходимо повысить свои теоретические навыки, и никогда не бросайте в воду античные монеты!

  • @sandramoelhan8235
    @sandramoelhan8235 2 роки тому

    I got roman coin or accent