Restoring a 2000-Year-Old Ancient Roman Coin

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
  • NEW COIN RESTORATION • Silver Roman Coin Rest...
    As my first upload I show you how I restore this ancient Roman coin of Valerian from 270 AD. Subscribe for more restoration videos!

Komentáře • 132

  • @jasonallain6153
    @jasonallain6153 Před rokem +15

    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  Před rokem +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 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @ZuElVenado
    @ZuElVenado Před 2 lety +7

    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  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @huntercohen4613
      @huntercohen4613 Před rokem +1

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

    • @ZuElVenado
      @ZuElVenado Před rokem

      @@huntercohen4613 oh wait I forgot an extra 0 lol

  • @Warpfield100
    @Warpfield100 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @Warpfield100
      @Warpfield100 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      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)

  • @emsy_5
    @emsy_5 Před rokem

    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

  • @petethorp4148
    @petethorp4148 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @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 Před rokem

    This was very relaxing to watch

  • @britainluver431
    @britainluver431 Před rokem +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.

  • @Silvercrypto-xk4zy
    @Silvercrypto-xk4zy Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @HistoriaeGraecae
    @HistoriaeGraecae Před rokem

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

  • @thelastmurray
    @thelastmurray Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @unhealer
    @unhealer Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @isxaa4164
      @isxaa4164 Před 2 lety

      when and which video did he mentioned it?

    • @unhealer
      @unhealer Před 2 lety

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

  • @DiggingNorway
    @DiggingNorway Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for uploading!

  • @JonoMoshiMoshi
    @JonoMoshiMoshi Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @leslieanneallen6522
    @leslieanneallen6522 Před rokem

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

  • @ianjosephsantos2586
    @ianjosephsantos2586 Před 2 lety

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

  • @inspire-withemilyjade2372

    I hope you keep making videos!! ♡

  • @alwillkill
    @alwillkill Před 9 měsíci

    Great video, time and patience led to a great result. Subbed, good luck.

  • @NickMach007
    @NickMach007 Před 10 měsíci

    Very cool!

  • @lewisnapton8399
    @lewisnapton8399 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @user-mb7dw9ts3b
    @user-mb7dw9ts3b Před rokem

    Отличная работа! Супер!

  • @Viraj43837
    @Viraj43837 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @Covingsworth
    @Covingsworth Před 2 lety +2

    awesome vid nick!

  • @TheRavenCoinsandSilver

    Great video 👌

  • @avsalom6632
    @avsalom6632 Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @matthewwillis5242
    @matthewwillis5242 Před rokem

    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!

  • @meradu2
    @meradu2 Před rokem

    Nice looking good 👍

  • @hikarii_9916
    @hikarii_9916 Před 2 lety

    W channel, can't wait for new content

  • @234ddrtttt
    @234ddrtttt Před rokem +1

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

  • @jakubruchlicki5676
    @jakubruchlicki5676 Před rokem

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

  • @Cheapbeatlewhore
    @Cheapbeatlewhore Před 2 lety +1

    more coin resto please

  • @aleembuscadoscristais

    Parabéns

  • @Ezio334
    @Ezio334 Před rokem

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

  • @GoranJakupovic
    @GoranJakupovic Před 9 měsíci

    Have you considered using ultrasonic tub for soaking?

  • @imdielawn
    @imdielawn Před 2 lety

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

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Před 2 lety

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

    • @imdielawn
      @imdielawn Před 2 lety

      @@historyathome deal, sucker!

  • @kennethhuffman2288
    @kennethhuffman2288 Před rokem

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

  • @andrewsims3392
    @andrewsims3392 Před rokem

    what tips do you use to clean them?

  • @cxfootballamed820
    @cxfootballamed820 Před 2 lety +2

    Cool where did you get the coin from

  • @IgnacioMonasterio
    @IgnacioMonasterio Před rokem

    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

  • @danieldevite668
    @danieldevite668 Před rokem

    Where do you get these marvelous coins

  • @nestorotto8678
    @nestorotto8678 Před 2 lety

    Cool

  • @brianchester4218
    @brianchester4218 Před rokem

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

  • @tomahawk564
    @tomahawk564 Před rokem

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

  • @karlsfightclub
    @karlsfightclub Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @martinbanfalvi5414
    @martinbanfalvi5414 Před rokem

    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?

  • @timothyjadet
    @timothyjadet Před rokem

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

  • @lorimeyers7469
    @lorimeyers7469 Před rokem

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

  • @BacktoLifeMD
    @BacktoLifeMD Před rokem

    I hope to see more videos

  • @nestorotto8678
    @nestorotto8678 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @sosimplecfu
    @sosimplecfu Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @lukeymcmillan7855
    @lukeymcmillan7855 Před rokem

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

  • @Kalan09
    @Kalan09 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @filip2588
    @filip2588 Před rokem

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

  • @Kemonya
    @Kemonya Před 9 měsíci

    Найс!!!

  • @MrBrhnylmz
    @MrBrhnylmz Před rokem

    Is the tool you use for cleaning a special pen?

  • @Breakfast_of_Champions

    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.

  • @aboOmar-xv6oj
    @aboOmar-xv6oj Před rokem

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

  • @lifeongps
    @lifeongps Před rokem

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

  • @renoka5764
    @renoka5764 Před rokem

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

  • @robertstano6036
    @robertstano6036 Před rokem

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

  • @Kavakli55.
    @Kavakli55. Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @FurkanDemirel-bf1qk
    @FurkanDemirel-bf1qk Před 9 měsíci +1

    What is the name of that book bro

  • @danieldevite668
    @danieldevite668 Před rokem

    How long does it take to restore these historical coins

  • @user-jo7ee5xh9h
    @user-jo7ee5xh9h Před rokem

    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

  • @chuyguera
    @chuyguera Před rokem

    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.

  • @numismatik
    @numismatik Před rokem

    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  Před rokem

      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.

  • @user-if7qs4br4u
    @user-if7qs4br4u Před 5 měsíci

    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 Před 6 měsíci

    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?

  • @danim915
    @danim915 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @TrophyGuide101
    @TrophyGuide101 Před 8 měsíci

    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  Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @philipgiammatteo4308
    @philipgiammatteo4308 Před 4 měsíci

    Any idea on how they silver plated the coin?

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @danieldevite668
    @danieldevite668 Před rokem

    Are these for sale

  • @VertigoeIsReal
    @VertigoeIsReal Před rokem

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

  • @nathanreyes1102
    @nathanreyes1102 Před 2 lety

    Neat

  • @daniedevite6781
    @daniedevite6781 Před 7 měsíci

    Where do you get these. coins from?

    • @ne0n1880
      @ne0n1880 Před 4 měsíci

      they are in the ground :D

  • @Awsometurtle20
    @Awsometurtle20 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @ne0n1880
      @ne0n1880 Před 4 měsíci

      First of all a better keyboard might help.

    • @Awsometurtle20
      @Awsometurtle20 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @caracallaavg
    @caracallaavg Před rokem

    That research montage was pretty dramatic haha

  • @DiggingNorway
    @DiggingNorway Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @CmikeDnD
    @CmikeDnD Před 2 lety

    Haza!!!

  • @kevinnoel4647
    @kevinnoel4647 Před rokem

    Where's the Nice green patina gone to?

  • @giannispap16
    @giannispap16 Před rokem

    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  Před rokem

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

  • @michaelkenney2857
    @michaelkenney2857 Před 2 dny

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

  • @mariorossi6832
    @mariorossi6832 Před rokem

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

  • @Skunkiboi
    @Skunkiboi Před rokem

    Why don't use an ultrasonic bath?

  • @user-yo6ge4zf3u
    @user-yo6ge4zf3u Před rokem

    املك قطع قديمه جدا وذات قيمه عاليه اين تقيم

  • @pukalo
    @pukalo Před rokem

    Aurelian was a gigachad emperor

  • @budsurtees4224
    @budsurtees4224 Před rokem

    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.

  • @rodneykasputtis9621
    @rodneykasputtis9621 Před rokem

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

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Před rokem +1

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

  • @legoGnerd
    @legoGnerd Před 2 lety

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

  • @ChopSensei
    @ChopSensei Před 7 měsíci

    Why you look similar to the Corridor guy

  • @kingston163
    @kingston163 Před rokem

    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  Před rokem

      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.

  • @alishaseptiana871
    @alishaseptiana871 Před měsícem

    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

  • @m.anejante1687
    @m.anejante1687 Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @historyathome
      @historyathome  Před 6 měsíci

      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 Před 6 měsíci

      @@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 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @louiscatorce9992
    @louiscatorce9992 Před rokem

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

  • @SweetRebbit
    @SweetRebbit Před rokem

    Вы молодец, я тоже занимаюсь чисткой монет Рима

  • @normalpsychology
    @normalpsychology Před rokem

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