Ancient Roman coin cleaning, Constantius II, time-lapse

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Great job cleaning the roman

[@fingaro]

Thanks, mate! I appreciate it! 😀

[@Si_digs]

Beautiful work bravo 👏🏽 👍🏼

[@loucostello3111]

Job well done, Stan.

[@fingaro]

Thank you! 🙇‍♂️

[@stevechelt1]

Excellent job!

[@fingaro]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@James-ru4jx]

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

[@fingaro]

I prefer not to use an ultrasonic

[@TheDukesOfDerbyshire]

Brilliant job, great video

[@fingaro]

Thanks, mate!

[@peterpraetorius3241]

Nice work, could you give any information on the tools you are using

[@ramgu2005]

Very nice job, congrats! I still have to learn how to do it without scratch the coin patina....

[@fingaro]

Gentle, without any pressure, and with soft tips. In my case, I'm manly using toothpicks. If you take your time, the process should be flawless ;)

[@chrisnelson6686]

Great job, thanks.

[@fingaro]

Thank you! 😀

[@FernmanMagellan]

Cool

[@fingaro]

10x 😀

[@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 :)

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍

[@fingaro]

Thank you, too!

[@enricotartarini757]

HELLO, EXCELLENT WORK CONGRATULATIONS..!! I DON'T KNOW IF THE FIRST PENCIL WAS MADE OF WOOD OR FIBERGLASS..??👌

[@fingaro]

Thanks! The pencil tip is wooden.

[@Acill]

What is that pen you are using?

[@fingaro]

I'm using a standard mechanical pencil. As inserts, instead of a graphite, are wood, brass, and steel tips.

[@ivansaric33]

Nuce! One jaw of your vice should be a V shape

[@fingaro]

@@ivansaric33 maybe I'll upgrade it in the future

[@loucostello3111]

Uhh...what kind of wolf is that?

[@fingaro]

Very old one 😀

[@mariogomesdesa]

🎉 show

[@fingaro]

😀

[@jimbethpiggy]

Could Be A Form Of Meditation

[@fingaro]

Definitely, it is 😀

[@Maro.Simone]

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 👍

[@Maro.Simone]

@@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

[@Maro.Simone]

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

[@alexz7111]

Next peg ruiner..

[@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.

[@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

[@petercollingwood522]

@@idubbzz7790 Devalue what? Initially all it is is a unidentifiable lump of dirt and corrosion. I wouldn't pay more than about 5 bucks. If you like collecting dirt have fun. To me that's just silly.

[@idubbzz7790]

@@petercollingwood522 ok simp

[@petercollingwood522]

@@idubbzz7790 Enjoy your dirt.

[@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.

[@СтоянАнгелов-щ7з]

2+1-3=?

[@fingaro]

Canis lupaster -> 0

[@dessampson1303]

Coins now worthless with all that scratching to it

[@ericmuntas]

Yeah, I prefer a non-identifiable dirt coin too which has zero value.

[@tataglontz]

@@ericmuntas :)))

[@Si_digs]

🤣

[@DubiousDubs]

You do realize they were only scratching away dirt right? The patina is still right there plain as day