Would overstriking actual coins be better than "fantasy" coins?

topstuf

Rather than DCarr fantasy models, would overstriking actual coins and keeping one side "real" be more acceptable to you?
Sort of like the Scott overstrikes of Confederate halves.

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TwoSides2aCoin

I like U.S. Coins natural.

BillDugan1959

Some of the "Parody" Statehood Quarters were struck over actual Statehood Quarters, especially the 'Arkansas - Birthplace of Clinton' issue. Apparently the makers and marketers felt that this would preclude any possible counterfeiting charges. On many of these Clinton coins, you could still readily tell/discern what the original coin once was.

Insider2

LOL, you should know that some folks will never be satisfied with anything and can always find something to bitch about. I say keep posting those Dan Carr beauties just to agitate all the Mrs, Gruno* do-gooders on the forum.

*Mrs, Gruno was the unhappy, old, busy-body, "looser" who's life revolved around spying/bitching/reporting on the neighbors and us kids! Probably like the old Soviets.

PS Those who collect foreign coins run into plenty of instances where genuine coins were over-struck!

TurtleCat

There’s always something to complain about. As long as its not illegal it doesn’t matter what I think. I still have a couple of the Missouri protest quarters where the designer glued the design they wanted on the reverse in protest to how the mint interpreted their design.

johnny9434

it makes them happy, who knows for sure

topstuf

I was thinking of using a Chain Cent as the host for the overstrike.

ChrisH821

@topstuf said:
I was thinking of using a Chain Cent as the host for the overstrike.

Only do that if it has enough detail to be identified as the understrike.

Insider2

@topstuf said:
I was thinking of using a Chain Cent as the host for the overstrike.

Get a BU chain cent replica for a few bucks or use a Gallery Mint product. Then post images.

topstuf

Strike the Eid Mar denarius on the back.

Gluggo

Uhhhh Ohhhh!

Here is one struck on 1 side only, sort of I asked Dan if he could save the eagle side.

I didn't want to RUIN, DESTROY IT! Its one of his coins ( Dan ) over struck recently.

coinbuf

It's still a fantasy coin, no difference in my book.

ricko

I do not care what people collect or disparage.... I collect coins...US coins, some foreign coins, challenge coins and any coin type item that interests me....My hobby, my choices....Ah the peace and contentment of a stress free life... Now where are my old decks of cards...oh yes, on the shelf with my numismatic books... Cheers, RickO

Zoins

Here's a US Mint coin that is fully overstruck on both sides. What's not to like?

alefzero

@ChrisH821 said:

@topstuf said:
I was thinking of using a Chain Cent as the host for the overstrike.

Only do that if it has enough detail to be identified as the understrike.

If struck out of collar, the vines and bars on the edge should authenticate it. I seem to recall it was distinct form that same design for the Wreath Cent, but I do forget.

Texast

@topstuf said:
I was thinking of using a Chain Cent as the host for the overstrike.

Can I get my 1804 Dollar re-struck to look new?
(I wish I had an 1804 dollar 😁)

Oh, that's just a 50¢ piece. (1824)

Insider2

The best reason to use struck coins for planchets is it eliminates a complicated step to make a planchet and it is cheaper.

jmlanzaf

@Insider2 said:
The best reason to use struck coins for planchets is it eliminates a complicated step to make a planchet and it is cheaper.

But then you've got to trim down all those 50 pesos and smuggle in a press from Argentina...all in 100 degree Arizona heat.

Zoins

@Insider2 said:
The best reason to use struck coins for planchets is it eliminates a complicated step to make a planchet and it is cheaper.

After watching Dan make planchets, I have to say that making brand new planchets is not a big deal, and quite fast, if you have the right equipment and expertise (which is considerable) that Dan has.