Ancient Roman coin cleaning, Constantius II, time-lapse

#coincleaning #ancientcoins #numismatics
About the coin:
Obverse:D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters left, holding globe.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Emperor in military attire, holding shield and labarum with Christogram, advancing left, two captives advancing left before him.
AD 348-351
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The cleaning method is mechanical. No chemicals are used in any part of the process.
The liquid used for soaking is distilled water.
Cleaning and basic coin restoration are a hobby for me. This is not my job, I'm not a pro.
Everything I do in this video is my responsibility and at my own risk.
If you need to restore a valuable coin, go to someone who knows what is doing :)
Nothing in the video could be taken as a useful technique or advice.

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Great job cleaning the roman

[@fingaro]

Thanks, mate!
I appreciate it! 😀

[@loucostello3111]

Job well done, Stan.

[@fingaro]

Thank you! 🙇‍♂️

[@stevechelt1]

Excellent job!

[@fingaro]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@chrisnelson6686]

Great job, thanks.

[@fingaro]

Thank you!
😀

[@James-ru4jx]

An engravers ball vise and shellac/wax mounting,and ultrasonic would help.

[@FernmanMagellan]

Cool

[@fingaro]

10x 😀

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍

[@fingaro]

Thank you, too!

[@idubbzz7790]

While you may be tempted to polish your coins to make them look shiny and new, proceed with caution. Polishing and/or cleaning coins can reduce their value. Older coins that show deep age coloration are more desirable than coins whose surfaces have been stripped away by improper polishing or cleaning.
If you do polish a coin to remove dirt, use mild soap and water. Once you’ve washed the coin, pat it dry with a soft towel. Brushing or rubbing can scratch a coin’s delicate surface. but dont do it

[@fingaro]

Thanks for the advice! I'm trying to stay away from the polishing, just attempting to clean the mineralization, crystallization, corrosion, and dirt. Basically, my idea is to reveal the layer of patina, if there is some left.
Thanks again!
😀

[@idubbzz7790]

@@fingaro dont do anthing will devalue

[@mariogomesdesa]

🎉 show

[@fingaro]

😀

[@Susan_HunTer]

Nice work, what tools did you use? I really liked

[@fingaro]

Thanks 🤭
I'm new to this hobby and the tools list is short
Tools that I'm using are:
* Mechanical pencil 2mm, but instead of graphite inserts I'm using wooden ones, like toothpicks.
I've also prepared some brass, aluminum, and different PVC inserts, but I'm usually using the wood ones;
* dentists probe for loosening hardеr deposits;
* sewing pin attached to a brass handle. I'm using it for small crevices like hair, beard, or letters in the legends.
maby this weekend I'll get more mechanical pencils in different sizes, so I could use the sewing pins as inserts;
* a soft brass brush for the first layer of dirt;
* a medium toothbrush with shortened hair for overall cleaning;
* cotton buds;
* paper towels;
* little vice;
* x3-x5 magnifying glass. I'm waiting for a delivery of a small electronic microscope to replace the magnifying glass;
That's all, nothing special :)

[@PescatoreFocoso]

olive oil is fantastic too need to be soak for 1week at last

[@fingaro]

I'm still trying to clean without any acidic liquids. I wanna develop better hand reactions, muscle memory, and a better understanding of the feedback from the tools.
I hope in the near future I'll be confident enough to evolve the methods I'm applying.
Thanks for the tip 👍

[@PescatoreFocoso]

@@fingaro each coin are different, depend where you find and the condition, the oil is not too acid you can soak the coin without the risk to damage and make the dirt more soft

[@Susan_HunTer]

Olive oil contains fatty acids and is not recommended for restoration

[@PescatoreFocoso]

@@Susan_HunTer fatty acids??? i used with a fantastic result!

[@loucostello3111]

Uhh...what kind of wolf is that?

[@fingaro]

Very old one 😀

[@jimbethpiggy]

Could Be A Form Of Meditation

[@fingaro]

Definitely, it is 😀

[@richardstables4009]

You Need A Sonic Bath. Be So Much Easier And Faster For You...

[@fingaro]

I have one, but I never used it for ancient coins. It would be nice if it could be applicable. It's too risky. Even a small crack in the patina will be the end of the coin. Keeping the value of the coin needs time.
No sonic bath, no chemicals. Layer by layer, mechanical cleaning by hand.

[@user-ii8fm3ij9n]

2+1-3=?

[@fingaro]

Canis lupaster -> 0

[@octymocty132]

Use a lazer save time save money 😂

[@fingaro]

The laser doesn't deliver satisfying meditation and the good feeling of a well-done job 😉

[@vintageavenuerarecoins]

@@fingaro That so true, its very relaxing when cleaning coins. Iv'e started my career cleaning Ancients, and I used to loose myself in the coin, and never realized how the hours felt like minutes. Now my specialty are more modern coins 1600s to the early part of the 20th century, but I still dabble in Ancients. Great video by the way you did a great job.