Really great and interesting post... not sure how I missed it the first time....Very informative and it seems like it was a fun experience overall..... Super pictures too... Cheers, RickO
I mean really, if a piece of metal that is a blank planchet OR an overstrike is prepared for striking, what rules out procudurewise annealing of the blank/planchet/host coin?
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Host planchets or coins are sometimes annealed before the strike (or over-strike), if it is really necessary to achieve a full impression. None of these Oregon pieces were annealed, however.
@dcarr said:
Host planchets or coins are sometimes annealed before the strike (or over-strike), if it is really necessary to achieve a full impression. None of these Oregon pieces were annealed, however.
@dcarr, it sounds like the decision to anneal is on a case-by-case basis. I would love to see some examples or test trials of annealed vs not annealed, if you have any. I'm curious because I have a few favorite pieces where some host coin details show through the overstrike but I have no idea if they were annealed.
I wanted to revive this thread for my own selfish reason's but, I thought it was great post. I have a picture I want to post of the gold overstrike that I got from Lakesmman once I can find the darn thing! But its one of my favorites, and I am hoping this might reach some new eyes.
@dcarr said:
It was a fun visit and a lot was accomplished, via hard work and improvisation. The dies were nowhere near the proper shank configuration to fit in my coin press. So they had to be stacked (with a planchet in between) by hand for every strike. The coin press' upper anvil "slapped" the back of the upper die to induce the strikes.
So, basically recreating the millenia-old hammered coinage minting technique with 20th century equipment?
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I wanted to revive this thread for my own selfish reason's but, I thought it was great post. I have a picture I want to post of the gold overstrike that I got from Lakesmman once I can find the darn thing! But its one of my favorites, and I am hoping this might reach some new eyes.
I must say it was a wonderful time - I was thinking of reviving the thread in mid-Dec.!
The pieces we made remain some of my favorites, to include the Oregon Exchange pieces made over US Eagles. The graciousness of D.Carr cannot be over emphasized - it was great!
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A big shout out to the person and or person's responsible for this!
Ohhh look I already posted the picture ohh well always fun to look at again! I will have to work on getting the color better. I guess I will have to pull it out and see how gold it really is this weekend. I think I will take it with me on my latest trip to coin madness.
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Sorry -- responded too soon. Thanks for answering that the planchets were annealed before regular strikes.
These are one of the coolest items out there imo. I absolutely love them.
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Sounds like a fun time.
Really great and interesting post... not sure how I missed it the first time....Very informative and it seems like it was a fun experience overall..... Super pictures too... Cheers, RickO
Fascinating, I didn't see this thread when first posted, either, looks like a lot of fun and a real learning experience.
Great Post. Thanks for doing it and thanks to Dan for sharing the inside of you operation.
I mean really, if a piece of metal that is a blank planchet OR an overstrike is prepared for striking, what rules out procudurewise annealing of the blank/planchet/host coin?
Well, just Love coins, period.
Nice job DC! My new Gold!
Fantastic @Gluggo !
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Great and thanks for sharing!
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Oooops I had two of the same pictures but I made the changes.
Hot Dang Gluggo, that there is one sweet token. You da man !!
Host planchets or coins are sometimes annealed before the strike (or over-strike), if it is really necessary to achieve a full impression. None of these Oregon pieces were annealed, however.
Man this is too cool. Awesome stuff Dan!!
@dcarr, it sounds like the decision to anneal is on a case-by-case basis. I would love to see some examples or test trials of annealed vs not annealed, if you have any. I'm curious because I have a few favorite pieces where some host coin details show through the overstrike but I have no idea if they were annealed.
I wanted to revive this thread for my own selfish reason's but, I thought it was great post. I have a picture I want to post of the gold overstrike that I got from Lakesmman once I can find the darn thing! But its one of my favorites, and I am hoping this might reach some new eyes.
So, basically recreating the millenia-old hammered coinage minting technique with 20th century equipment?
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Boy oh boy do I love mine.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
I must say it was a wonderful time - I was thinking of reviving the thread in mid-Dec.!
The pieces we made remain some of my favorites, to include the Oregon Exchange pieces made over US Eagles. The graciousness of D.Carr cannot be over emphasized - it was great!
A big shout out to the person and or person's responsible for this!
Ohhh look I already posted the picture ohh well always fun to look at again!
I will have to work on getting the color better. I guess I will have to pull it out and see how gold it really is this weekend. I think I will take it with me on my latest trip to coin madness.