Prussian 2 Mark Proof Pattern

cacheman · November 2, 2003 5:47AM

I finally had a little time to play around with some imaging regarding my two Goetz Pattern sets from 1913. Here is a shot of the 2 Mark piece. Something of interest, Goetz reverse engraved the dies by hand. This is much more difficult than making a wax model and subsequent plaster model which was reduced and engraved by machine. Goetz was truely a Master engraver.

I have provided a negative shot of the same coin so you can see the FDC condition this coin is in.

Clankeye · November 2, 2003 5:50AM

Just flat out gorgeous.

Cacheman, I've said it before and I'll say it again--you're doing great work with that camera.

Clankeye

elverno · November 2, 2003 5:51AM

Just beautiful! Is the "W" in Wilhelm a double-V? I've seen that in older engravings which is why I ask.

cosmicdebris · November 2, 2003 5:52AM

Awesome!

cacheman · November 2, 2003 5:56AM

"Is the "W" in Wilhelm a double-V?"

Yes, It appears that it is...I hadn't noticed before, thanks.

cosmicdebris · November 2, 2003 5:58AM

Shoot the drei mark next

Lloyd · November 2, 2003 6:32AM

Monster Pics

cacheman · November 2, 2003 6:40AM

I've been trying to get some pics of the 10 Mark and it's a pain in the butt. The smaller the piece the more problems with lighting and dust/hairs/lint. I'll try doing the Drei as Cosmic suggested. S

Askari · November 8, 2003 2:33AM

A really superb photo of that piece, Scott!!

Prussian 2 Mark Proof Pattern

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