18th Century Gold ... well, sort of ...
astrorat
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I was just going through some old boxes and came across a couple of pieces that would be awesome, if it were not for the silly little COPY on the reverse. Both were also available from the Gallery Mint Museum in cameo proof; and as such are just stunning.
The Gallery Mint Museum created replicas by using the engraving and manufacturing techniques of the time. The coins are of the same weight and composition as the originals.
Although many don't like replicas, you gotta admit that the pieces from the Gallery Mint Museum are just grand. Ron Landis does outstanding work and would be really dangerous on the wrong side of the law.
Both were a bit difficult to image due to the many "hot spots" and little time to refine the lighting (and my inexperience with imaging gold). While I am not happy with the results, I hope you can still enjoy the coins.
1795 Half Eagle - GMM Copy
The fine lines bursting from the center are die polish lines.
1796 Eagle - GMM Copy
Edited for spelling...
The Gallery Mint Museum created replicas by using the engraving and manufacturing techniques of the time. The coins are of the same weight and composition as the originals.
Although many don't like replicas, you gotta admit that the pieces from the Gallery Mint Museum are just grand. Ron Landis does outstanding work and would be really dangerous on the wrong side of the law.
Both were a bit difficult to image due to the many "hot spots" and little time to refine the lighting (and my inexperience with imaging gold). While I am not happy with the results, I hope you can still enjoy the coins.
1795 Half Eagle - GMM Copy
The fine lines bursting from the center are die polish lines.
1796 Eagle - GMM Copy
Edited for spelling...
Numismatist Ordinaire
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
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bob
<< <i>Seriously, the lady on the obverse of the first one looks like an alien
As far as I know, that was Ron's first attempt at engraving and striking US replica gold and it was very early in their "reproduction" efforts. You can see by the next iteration (1796 pieces) was much better and more realistic. The Brasher reproductions were very nice, but they were not portrait coins. Ron just kept getting better.
Lane
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
I have an amazing talent, in that I can forge any signature. My "George Washington" is amazing........but.........again......its not the same.
<< <i>They are kind of neat....but.........its just not the same. sorry.
I have an amazing talent, in that I can forge any signature. My "George Washington" is amazing........but.........again......its not the same. >>
No doubt it's not the same, but that's okay (and no need to be sorry
The coins are great for what they are; hand-crafted replicas from "scratch" using the same techniques. Just like those companies that build "dead on" Cobra replicas from the ground up. Sure it's not a real Shelby, but then again it is just a small fraction of the cost.
Note [to keep my car-guy status] - Just so I am clear for all the gearheads out there, I am not referring to the knock-off kit-cars that slap some fiberglass on a Fiero body!
Lane
Edited for grammar...
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
and others, Have showed them before, always very amused when folks comment, "not as good as the real thing"
No, really??
Anyway, one time the thread got really good, my original pics are since deleted, but Cardinal's awesome piece and fascinating story remain..
1796 half
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