Odd looking coin

NoteCollector · September 29, 2005 3:11PM

Hi, I came across this coin at a yard sale. Looks like someone (with a lot of spare time) has etched out the back of the coin's design and filled it in with grass or plastic?

Has anyone see this done before or know if it's worth anything?

Cheers
John

Coin Front
Coin Back

sumnom · September 29, 2005 3:42PM

I can hardly keep back the tears.

Man · September 29, 2005 4:36PM

Yes, I've seen this before the back says "Honi soit qui mal y pense" or "shamed be the person who thinks evil of it".
It was a famous Brit motto in French.

I would also think that the filling is either wax or crayons.

Here's a Link to the history of The Most Noble of The Garter an exclusive knighthood with only 20 members.

Here's the coin on british eBay link with a little history.
There's also an album with that name some fan may have made himself a tribute piece.

1jester · September 29, 2005 6:13PM

Welcome to the forum, Collector!

Numismatics · September 29, 2005 7:46PM

Conder101 · September 29, 2005 8:21PM

That is a low to low-moderate quality example of 19th century enameling. Unfortunately the enamel has chipped in the fourth quadrant of the arms. These are collectable and yours probably has a value in the $20 range or so as an example of Victorian artwork.

satootoko · September 30, 2005 4:52AM

tonyhar · September 30, 2005 4:57AM

Yousri · September 30, 2005 5:13AM

lordmarcovan · September 30, 2005 8:33AM

What Conder101 said.

wybrit · September 30, 2005 9:40PM

Welcome to the forum!

NoteCollector · October 2, 2005 9:29PM

Thank you for the replys, and thanks for the Welcome.

shirohniichan · October 3, 2005 12:47AM

Cool rainbow toning.

Odd looking coin

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