Ancient Coin Restoration - Full Process & Exciting Results
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2022
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Today we're doing an art restoration on an ancient Roman coin of Constantine the Great from 312 AD. Issued by the first Christian emperor of Rome. Can I clean this artifact and discover the secrets that lie beneath 2000 years of dirt?
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Whoa I was not expecting to see the host of the video being Nick from Corridor, I just saw a restoration vid and clicked. Great job dude 👍
Love what you're doing! As a first-time viewer, I'd like to have some quick information about the tools you are using, what they're made of, exactly what you are scraping off, and some of the dangers of mistakes. Thanks!
Tools depend on the restorer. At this stage personally I use bamboo but there are several other tools like natural thorns to soft copper brushes used depending on the job
I use toothpicks, rose thorns, and acetone. I restore indian head and flying eagles. I use Ezest on proofs, and on particularly bad, corroded examples, I use Verdicare.
@@keithhaynes5348 how does acetone go on patina? I almost exclusively use oil/purified water. I'm a hobbyist mostly working on Roman silver.
Please, can you do a detailed video on the different tools and techniques you use and how we can do the same. What prep work you did, etc. And most importantly.. how are you able to work and see the details so easily? How are you recording this so we can see it nicely magnified, etc? thanks
no lol
Exactly this! I watched the video, hoping to get some of that information but there was nothing about the tools. I then checked the channel and saw dozens of videos that look to be just like this one and quit looking without finding any that discuss the tools and techniques, which is what I was looking for in the first place.
Same here 😢
Any information on equipment would be great
Same here 🥹 WHAT TOOLS ???
Looking forward to your next cleaning videos. You’ve only made two so far but they have been riveting. If you could make a video discussing your tools and your magnifier that would be so helpful.
I have another coming soon! And a tool-specific video as well! Thanks for watching.
@@historyathomeWhy can’t you use water to clean them? Water removes dirt
Spectacular job! I envy those who have the skill and patience to clean ancient coins, after all you people are the ones that "make" the coins collectible again. Congrats, very entertaining video :)
Thank you! I’m a huge fan of your channel btw, always look forward to a new upload!
WRONG. If you were really a numismatist, you would know that “cleaned” coins are ruined coins.
Jones you’re right except if the coin is literally unreadable i think its like giving the coin a second chance at “life” that we wouldnt be able to notice if it were a corroded dirt circle
@@thatguy002 No, I’m just right. Shut up.
where was the coin found ?
Pro tip: use hot water mixed with fine saw dust to swipe/rub the surface at first step, it will leave a lot of dirt without having to scratch it nor damage the patine before stating details.
Sry for broken English
Interesting tip, I will try this in the future.
I wonder how an ultrasonic cleaner would work on old coins like this
Depends on the power and for how long. Could destroy it. I've had more recent coins fall apart using mine without any chemicals (just water).
I had one Roman from 260ad and wouldn't put it in the Sonic cleaner.
You should make a video on all the tools you use to clean and preserve ancient coins. Great video!
Coming soon!
As a coin collector this hurts, but as a history nerd I love this!
All ancient coins are cleaned, they are not like modern coin collection
@@david82633 for real?
He removed too much
@@Freddy0712 a coin covered in dirt is not possible to even identify. You gotta be careful though, you don't want to remove the patina, and he might have removed a little too much, I don't know, I'm no expert. Personally think the result looks great
The Patina is clearly in-tact after i was done cleaning it.
Nick from Corridor. The heck? That was unexpected!
Edit: Thanks for doing this. Its crazy to see a small piece of history from the area of the Thessalonians. Reading Paul's letters to them in the bible and having a concrete piece of history to mentally tie that to is incredible.
Sooo satisfying seeing that coin emerge from the dirt. Well done.
Amazing work! You’ve made the ancient piece reborn. Love this feeling to see something that was covered for centuries
So many things you did right! The only suggestion would be to include value before and after restoration, the cost of what this restoration to a coin owner, and the time spent on restoration. In other words was the time/$ spent worth it economically for a coin collector. Looks really fun!
Omg yay! I've always wondered how coin restoration was done. I'm a big fan of art restoration and this is perfectly in line. I hope to see more videos like this one!
This was fascinating to watch. I like the way you blend a relaxed audio & narration track with the rapid video. Your cleaning methods are impressive. I'm a United Methodist pastor and I've carried a Constantine The Great coin in my wallet for over thirty years as a reminder of what Constantine did to change the world.
Yes! I enjoy watching you you make this coin come to life! Thank you.
This is such a relaxing video! Really dig the music and your calm voice 😅. Also the payoff, with all the info and history, is great!
Thanks Emiel!
Keep these coming. It's fascinating to see history in the palm of your hand and imagine who handled that coin
Will do, thanks for watching!
Now this is my kind of ASMR! Beautiful specimen Nick, can't wait to see what else you got in store for us :)
Wow what a transformation and a history lesson to boot. You deserve so many more subscribers! You’ve earned one more, and I’m going to make sure to check out your other 3 videos
This was really cool! I've got a bunch of ancients that would be great with this treatment... A break down of your tools and where to find them would be awesome!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for sharing Nick. The transition of the before/after shot of the coin was incredible (insert chef’s kiss here); that was extremely satisfying. I can’t wait to see more of you uncovering your collection and the satisfaction of sharing a piece of history with the world.
Great video
The most influencial Roman of them all. No Roman emperor has such a long reaching legacy or affected us more. Indeed many historians consider Constantine to be in the top five most important humans in History.
A lovely coin and well cleaned. Financially lifting it into a different catagory. Well done.
I was fascinated just watching the dirt come off, great video
That was amazing, Nick your work is incredible ! I subscribed and I can’t wait to see more 👏👏
Thanks so much!
Many thanks Nick for your tremendous patience, thoroughness and expertise.
I would like to ask if you have ever used fiberglass umbrella ribs to remove dirt particles; I find them extremely comfortable and easily remodeled as needed, as well as almost free.
They lend themselves to being flattened or pointed with a few strokes of emery cloth.
I discovered them while investigating metal surface finishing methods in the metal mold industry.
Они дают стеклянную пыль, она может попасть в легкие и глаза. Это очень неприятно.
Can't help but think that more you clean the coins,,the closer it actually takes you back to that time when the coin was first struck,,,amazing work...enjoyed your video so much,,,please do more...
It’s awesome seeing another side of your passion and genius.
Hey Nick, appreciate the history and mythology explanation as you went along through the restoration process. Also great work, the before and after transition was like night and day.
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it! The before and afters are one of my favorite parts!
Really interesting video! Enjoyed the pacing, music, and your commentary on both what you’re doing and the bits of history about the coin!
I think it would be interesting to hear small sections of you cleaning the coin in real time without the background music. It might give us a sense of the texture you’re working with.
Looking forward your future uploads!
Also really enjoyed the last few minutes of the video where you went over the highlighted historical significance of the emperor and the city the coin was struck in
Thanks! That’s a great idea, I’m working on getting an audio recording setup to make it happen.
1700 (1711 as I type this) years of dirt. Very nice job. Enjoyed the video
Very calming watching the picture appear from the coin.
Hi Nick, great content! Does your interest with restoring old coins stop at coins? Or would you consider old weapons e.g a Viking axe or a very old sword? These might be harder to source… 😊
Great video! I have a few uncleaned Roman coins, any tips on which tools to use to remove dirt without damaging the patina?
You can buy various cleaning tools online, but my go-to is a large sewing needle because it has enough edge to scrape dirt but is still smooth enough to that it doesn’t easily take off the patina. In a future video maybe I’ll show some different tools and their pros/cons.
Truly amazing video, please upload more cleaning of things like this. Perfect production.
So glad you enjoy it! More to come soon!
That was a VERY dramatic restoration! It must have been so satisfying to literally see history being revealed right before your eyes. Great music in the background too.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely love this. I hope to see more vids in the future!
Weird question but, the dirt on this coin seems a lot lighter and more yellow(?) in color compared to your previous video. Are you able to recognize the type of dirt to help determine where exactly the coin is from?
As for a suggestion, I would love to see a scene of it played in real time with the scraping off the dirt audio. Thanks for the videos :)
The dirt is kinda soft, not the calcium carbonate thing. Maybe wheat? Maybe fake? Like so many “restoration “ vids nowadays. Apart from this, many coins are fakes, because they are worth some value to the collectors
congratulations for you good work! I have some roman coins too. but not beautiful as yours.
Damn. A piano player watching Yt that is not piano!?!?!?!
I watch a lot of vintage TCG card pack openings. This is VERY reminiscent of those openings, because, while "newer" old coins will be lost to time, and found in the future, there will only be a limited amount which can be found in similar condition and restored in this way. This is history before our eyes. Amazing.
Truly awesome! Watching the dirt come off was addicting and the music added to the excitement, like uncovering an ancient city! Cool stuff, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Chris!
Amazing work and great educational content. How much time did this cleaning take?
30-40 minutes
All I can say is “WOW”!
Love the video. 👍🏼
Ancient Roman: ''Look at him getting all excited over my lost change.'' cool video!
Wow,, that was really Fascinating, I had no idea you clean coins like that, I'm a treasure hunter, on the treasure coast of Florida, For the past 29 years, I use 50/50 water and mariatic acid, and foil, To clean the 1715 silver coins I've found,
Usually One dip, but Sometimes 2 or more, But besides a gold 1715 Royal, at $300,000 plus nowadays, I would love to find a Constantine, Being a believer Myself, he's responsible, through the influence of his mother,for the spread of Christianity throughout the world, Amazing History behind that coin,
Just subbed, thanks for sharing, the music was a nice touch for video, felt like the period.🙏👍
I wouldn’t change a thing. I particularly enjoy the history, the relaxing background music that isn’t overly loud, your very comforting voice narration, and the videography. Keep it up!
That is fantastic, a job well done... and to think you're holding that history must feel amazing. Thank you for your video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Stoked you mentioned your channel on the corridor cast, I love these restoration videos and super excited for more to come
haha glad you made it over! Got some new ones on the way
Beautifully done!
Hope you keep making these, this was really interesting and satisfying.
thanks for this education !
Most enjoyable video I have seen in a while.
I could sense your enthusiasm in uncovering that coin.
Thanks
Thanks a Great Intro for me on Ancient Coins & Cleaning
Glad you enjoyed it
Love these videos Nick! You asked about suggestions and I think looking at Baumgartner restoration is a good starting point. He scrapes dirt off of old paintings and uses cotton swabs to clean them, it's very satisfying!
But Baumgartner is allergic to staples, and the Roman coin cleaning guy to staples the coin flip together at the end...
The passion and dedication to your art is impressive, well done kind sir.
Fabulous work, well done with this project and video! I've always had good results with Roman coins and less success with Victorian ones, mainly down to the mass production and quality of materials used (maybe a touch of my bias and love of Roman history too). Our techniques are much along the same lines and I'm so glad to see somebody else engaged in this labour of love. You've gained a new sub' in the U.K.
Thank you!
Holding these coins is always an amazing feeling, as they have lasted for such a long time, and the history they represent.
I really enjoyed this video. It would be nice to see the tool up close before you start and show its relative size. Coin turned out so nice, well done!!
Very cool. More of the cleaning done in real time would be interesting.
This is an awesome video. Please do more of these!
Good video. Flowed well. With your mix of historical information throughout, and good filming technique, I will surely watch more of your videos.
Thank you!
Great video. Nothing nicer than cleaning a coin which is intact.
I very much agree with that statement! Long time fan Bill!
wow what a technique and patience in recovering very good job
I could watch videos like this all day. Sooo satisfying🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I’m glad you enjoyed!
More clips please! The are very refreshing to watch.
Truly satisfying to watch. I would love to get some of those tools!
I love every minute of the restoration,thanks a lot.
This video was amazing! Such a great watch. 💥
I WANT SO BADLY AN ANCIENT ROME COIN Great video, Nice work 👍
Look at museum sale's .👍
Excellent video. Thanks for posting
Absolutely man! I loved your video.
Fabulous Technique I really enjoyed your video production.
What an absolutely beautiful coin. Phenomenal job.
This has made my whole day. Absolutely amazing. So glad to find you and your channel. Please keep doing this!
Thank you! Will do!
Crazy you don't have more subs, this is some quality content
I appreciate that!
Very good video, beautifull restoration work!!!👏👏👏
This was an enjoyable video. I liked your choice of music and that it was not too loud. Your dexterity is admirable!
Thank you for showing me this 😊
No problem 😊
Really enjoyed this!
Just caught your content, I am completely hooked.. Subscribed, great job! 🎉
Awesome! Thank you!
Really cool video! Your explanations were detailed and informative. And I have to compliment your choice of music in this video.
Thank you very much!
Brilliant work...brilliant video
..please makeing the videos would love to learn more...big thank you
Loved this. Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
always love dem chill videos
Great video really enjoyed it mate 👍🏻
Excelente video y excelente limpieza.
So glad this was what I thought it was (sped up time lapse). Awesome video and job!
Glad you liked it! Cheers!
Great video and history, Nick. Thank you. I am a Christian teacher and what to explain the work involved in hearing the New Testament text well. Paul's letters from the first century AD are so familiar that people may read them naively without noticing the many cultural, linguistic and historical layers that need to be worked through to find a cleaner reading of the text. What a great picture your work gives. And it is so interesting apart from my special use. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Josiah! I'll try to work on some biblical coins some day.
Magnificent work!
Love these videos! More please...
Nice preservation of a coin in honor of my great forefather.
Nicely done 👍
Thank you!
Amazing video! Great job!
I did this a long time ago and still preserve the coins, I like to look at them under a magnifier. Patience is the key to a good patina
Well said!
Liked and subscribed! Great content fam 👏
So satisfying to watch it being cleaned. I would lose myself doing something like that.
Stunning edit.
Jake says the corridor trutons watch the corridor cast, but the real trutons watch nick’s coin videos! Instant subscribe
Also might need a corridor cast special on the coin channel
Haha the truest truton
Beautifully done. What a magnificent coid.
Awesome vids!! 🙌🙌 more pls
Love history and ancient coins.
Love the way you do.
Can you tell us, what materials do we need during this restoration process?