Actually, I think it was one collector and the wife of one collector. I'm sure spinaker could give you more information, but then again, he might not remember.
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These dies were not likely to have been engraved by a Tower Mint engraver. It is likely that is a rare surviving set of 16th century forger's dies in an extraordinary state of preservation.
It's hard to argue against their being a set of forger's dies, but perhaps they could be some kind of rejected pattern dies. It is amazing that they have survived.
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"For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
<< <i>These dies were not likely to have been engraved by a Tower Mint engraver. It is likely that is a rare surviving set of 16th century forger's dies in an extraordinary state of preservation.
I wonder when they were made. >>
We're thinking on the same lines. They could have been made in 1890 for all we know, iron rusts, where could they have been all this time, they can't have been buried otherwise they wouldn't look like that.
Better yet, a full-page add in the Sunday Parade Magazine; complete with a COA.
Limits are now up to 2500 strikes in copper @ $34.95 1000 strikes in silver @$149.95, and 100 CEREMONIAL STRIKES IN 22KT GOLD @ $999.
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You're doing it all wrong it should be solid 22ct gold plated coins with colourised shield and inset diamonds on the crown. Of course you can't forget the certificate of authenticity, gold gilt edges with a wax seal for a 'contemporary' look, perhaps other free gifts with it, such as ripping a page out of a totally unrelated 15th century psalter book, having it framed and don't forget a reproduction of a portrait of her majesty to go with that, then you could happily charge a mere $9000.95 for the set.
Postage and packaging free, terms and conditions apply, no insurance, no returns.
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I have never heard or seen anything like this...
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<< <i>First time I've ever seen a pair of hammered dies. Neat. I have seen a pair of hammered collectors, Charlotte ANA a few years ago . . . >>
That must have been some show.
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Don
I wonder when they were made.
Obscurum per obscurius
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9
"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5
"For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
<< <i>These dies were not likely to have been engraved by a Tower Mint engraver. It is likely that is a rare surviving set of 16th century forger's dies in an extraordinary state of preservation.
I wonder when they were made.
We're thinking on the same lines. They could have been made in 1890 for all we know, iron rusts, where could they have been all this time, they can't have been buried otherwise they wouldn't look like that.
Obscurum per obscurius
500 strikings at $129.95 each delivered.
<< <i>Limited Edition restrikes.......
500 strikings at $129.95 each delivered.
You mean just like the Humbert gold coins?!
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<< <i>Limited Edition restrikes.......
500 strikings at $129.95 each delivered.
You mean just like the Humbert gold coins?!
Better yet, a full-page add in the Sunday Parade Magazine; complete with a COA.
Limits are now up to 2500 strikes in copper @ $34.95
1000 strikes in silver @$149.95, and 100 CEREMONIAL STRIKES IN 22KT GOLD @ $999.
Hey, this sounds better all the time.......
As long as the dies don't crack!!! I'd just turn it over to the Gallery Mint, and let them contract some Arkansas mountain boy to pound them out.
Ooops! I forgot to include the special VIP Collector's Sets of all three metals struck on burnished flans.
........with Walnut Presentation case...... @ $1,495.00 Delivered.
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<< <i>Limited Edition restrikes.......
500 strikings at $129.95 each delivered.
You mean just like the Humbert gold coins?!
Better yet, a full-page add in the Sunday Parade Magazine; complete with a COA.
Limits are now up to 2500 strikes in copper @ $34.95
1000 strikes in silver @$149.95, and 100 CEREMONIAL STRIKES IN 22KT GOLD @ $999.
>>
You're doing it all wrong it should be solid 22ct gold plated coins with colourised shield and inset diamonds on the crown. Of course you can't forget the certificate of authenticity, gold gilt edges with a wax seal for a 'contemporary' look, perhaps other free gifts with it, such as ripping a page out of a totally unrelated 15th century psalter book, having it framed and don't forget a reproduction of a portrait of her majesty to go with that, then you could happily charge a mere $9000.95 for the set.
Postage and packaging free, terms and conditions apply, no insurance, no returns.
We're getting some really great marketing ideas. I especially like Sylvestius' submission.
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<< <i>perhaps other free gifts with it, such as ripping a page out of a totally unrelated 15th century psalter book, having it framed
We're getting some really great marketing ideas. I especially like Sylvestius' submission.
Syl, the 22ct. "plate" really cheapens this whole deal. It makes me feel dirty even thinking of promoting such as this.
The psalter and wax seal sound good though.