Ancient Coin Restoration - Full Process & Exciting Results

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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[musachi]

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 👍

[anza]

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

[paulproulx]

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!

[janettetait]

Sooo satisfying seeing that coin emerge from the dirt. Well done.

[guillermodelnoche]

It’s awesome seeing another side of your passion and genius.

[ClassicalNumismatics]

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 :)

[haltersweb]

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.

[jsd]

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...

[fligende]

Amazing work! You’ve made the ancient piece reborn. Love this feeling to see something that was covered for centuries

[karyndekeiser-moulton]

Yes! I enjoy watching you you make this coin come to life! Thank you.

[ClearlyPixelated]

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!

[adrianboulter]

I was fascinated just watching the dirt come off, great video

[johncuriale]

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.🙏👍

[goat]

1700 (1711 as I type this) years of dirt. Very nice job. Enjoyed the video

[danieldevite]

Keep these coming. It's fascinating to see history in the palm of your hand and imagine who handled that coin

[Endurx]

wow what a technique and patience in recovering very good job

[emsy_]

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.

[peteschammann]

Very calming watching the picture appear from the coin.

[emieldevries]

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!

[raymondmartin]

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.