A very special Brasher Doubloon arrived today in the mail

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As a few of you here know that I am a big fan of Ron Landis of the Gallery Mint Museum.
I was very lucky when I was able to purchase his 1796 Proof set in gold, silver and copper.
It did not come with a case. I asked Ron if he could put together one and somehow let me display it on my desk
He not only came up with an original case he hand engraved the seal to 1796 set. Gosh its beautiful on my desk.
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I've spoken to him regarding many things he has done and the process, what a great man and has time and patience to explain things!
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Well I bought a special Brasher from Ron and it arrived today.It came with a handwritten letter ........I was so exited I rushed to take images and send it to him.
That when he decided to give me a Wonderfull description and details I asked him if he wouldn't mind me posting here as so many people would enjoy hearing from a top notch engraver.
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I'm going to give Ron a link to the thread so he can read it .

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This is the back and forth on Messenger....I erased my input as its not really needed.
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The handwritten letter he gave me.
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And now the Medal "One of One"..... RL instead of EB....in case you didn't notice
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For those not familiar with the other medal referenced in the conversation
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Forty-Niner Horseman
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BryceM

Very cool.

Where the heck have you been?

dbldie55

That is a fabulous piece.

carabonnair

We really need a "Wow" button! I guess you could call it a Landis Doubloon.

Zoins

Wow! That is amazing Stef! I knew he had made that but didn't think he would ever sell it! Congrats for picking it up. Ron couldn't have found a nicer home for it!

Here's my unique striking from Ron's 2014 Brasher series, a "1787" struck on a 1887.

ricko

Thanks for a great post Stef....and great pictures... However, I tried really hard, and could not find the 8 pointed star.. which one is it? Cheers, RickO

Lakesammman

Wow - now that is fun! Congrats on the purchase and chance to exchange letters.

Ricko - I think it's on the reverse but, you know how stars disappear when the sun comes up.....

NumisOxide

Wow very cool! The detail of that piece is amazing.

jedm

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing truly a one of a kind piece.

coinsarefun

Thanks everyone, for the nice comments...... @BryceM I've been around just not posting as much.
Little bit of illness but I won't let it hold me down.
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@Zoins That is a fabulous piece. I absolutely love it
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@ricko I asked Ron, so I changed his words and left out 8 stars. He was just trying to make a point there are a variety of
star points and he did that as well.
This piece in hand is so beautiful, I wish I could do one of those videos so you can get a real feel for it.
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ricko

@coinsarefun ...Thanks Stef.... I tend to get hung up on minor details... It is a truly beautiful piece of art...Cheers, RickO

jmski52

Um, is Ron Landis still making coins? Would someone provide a link if so? Those are very nice! Congrats, Stefanie. Wowser!

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@jmski52 said:
Um, is Ron Landis still making coins? Would someone provide a link if so? Those are very nice! Congrats, Stefanie. Wowser!

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Not really, this was made long ago and for himself. He has made a few other medals but
Is more into jamming sessions right now. However I’ve been trying to light his fire again
along with probably a few others like love his work. But I don’t think it will be anytime soon

Timbuk3

Wow, "sweet" !!!

astrorat

Thanks for sharing. In addition to being a great medallic artist, he is a wonderful person.

DCW

Very cool, Stef. Cant think of a more personal piece to sell to someone.
Congrats on obtaining it!

Namvet69

Yup, I would want to look at that coin all day while I'm working on my collection. Peace Roy

coinsarefun

I tried holding both in my hands to show both Brashers. One with RL initials, the other EB.
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https://youtu.be/9ekTzv2yIas

coinsarefun

I had my 49er. Baldwin & Co. 2002 Restrike S.S. Central America
Graded and trueviewed. Normally these are in slabs that state it’s gem.
with no cert number or grade.
I think it looks great.
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jmski52

Medallic Art at its finest! Dang, that is cool!

Gluggo

Wow that is Pretty!!!!I want One!

Here is a Ron Landis Product or so I was told! CoinsRFun have you ever seen this? Anyways Congradulations on the new pickup.

coinsarefun

Sorry @Gluggo don’t know this one but Ron is on Facebook, maybe
You can ask him

jwitten

@coinsarefun said:
I had my 49er. Baldwin & Co. 2002 Restrike S.S. Central America
Graded and trueviewed. Normally these are in slabs that state it’s gem.
with no cert number or grade.
I think it looks great.
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Very cool! I've been thinking about picking one of those up, I didn't know they would actually grade them though!

Lakesammman

Not really, this was made long ago and for himself. He has made a few other medals but
Is more into jamming sessions right now. However I’ve been trying to light his fire again
along with probably a few others like love his work. But I don’t think it will be anytime soon.

I can hear him jamming now. "Come on baby, light my fire....".

coinsarefun

A selfish push up on an old thread........just because

1northcoin

@coinsarefun. Always welcome the bringing back of threads of such interest that many of us missed the first time around.

coinsarefun

@1northcoin said:
@coinsarefun. Always welcome the bringing back of threads of such interest that many of us missed the first time around.

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Thank you very much for allowing my self indulgence
Plus is uber cool......lol

Jimnight

Real nice!

DCW

It's beautiful. You have one heckuva collection of Ron Landis' work. I never knew what kind of talent he had until you started posting some of your treasures!

coinsarefun

Maybe he will get back into making tokens again since the Schlagg nickel were re released

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@Gluggo said:
Wow that is Pretty!!!!I want One!

Here is a Ron Landis Product or so I was told! CoinsRFun have you ever seen this? Anyways Congradulations on the new pickup.

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After seeing his online store I can say.......yes!

trueblood

Still cannot understand why copies are collected whether it has the word "COPY" stamped on it or not. We should all start making coins.

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@trueblood said:
Still cannot understand why copies are collected whether it has the word "COPY" stamped on it or not. We should all start making coins.

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I would say so the rest of us can collect something only the super wealthy can afford. There have been many people doing this. A few come to mind Bolen, Merriam and more. It gives collectors like me very
much enjoyment owning them. I have other but here are a few.
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1861 by Alfred Robinson of Hartford, Connecticut using dies by the Boston diesinker Joseph Merriam.
The lettering and date are in larger letters that the original and are in a different style.
According to Kenney twenty-five examples were struck in copper and twenty-five in brass.
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JAB-10 Higley Edwards copper
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And the Wyatt Copies
(1850s) Pine Tree Sixpence. Wyatt Copy in Silver. PCGS graded MS-63.
Noe-L, Kenney-4, W-14072.
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CalifornianKing

noice!

ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ

good lord what an incredible piece - thanks for sharing; thanks for bumping

WAYNEAS

A superior work of art.
Thanks for the accompanying story and letter.
Wayne