was the colorizing done by a jeweler or was this some government issued colorized coin ? Ugly ring
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An "artist" did that; it was not a U.S. Government produced or sanctioned creation.
Thank you. I figured but there is no question that isn't worth asking.
It's a low end, sloppily done colorized coin that was done by a less than talented "artist".
Yep... trash product for flash ebay sale (or some such venue - flea market etc.). Cheers, RickO
That ring seems to have some age and so is not modern junk. I assume the color is enamel - powdered glass that is fired in a kiln to melt to the coin. It is a nice piece.
I'd much rather own that item than the same common coin without the work.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
I agree!
Probably originally intended for a pendant since it is enameled on both sides.
Enamelling of coins was popular in England 100 or more years ago. I don't think it is common on US coins. You can tell if it is enamel if the color looks like glass.
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It belongs on the fridge with the rest of the artist's work from their crayon period.
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I actually like the colors. They remind of contemporary posters. Although our coins from that era are not colorized, the posters of the time were:
If it is in fact enamel and not some other sort of colorization, it is fairly well executed. Imagine trying to last down a layer of powdered glass and keeping it where you intended while firing it in a kiln.
It's difficult to understand the haters
Maybe they think it demonstrates numismatic sophistication to denigrate a tiny bit of whimsical artwork.
I like the item.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Thanks to Zoins for the great Pan-Pac poster. The warship on the right is a St. Louis class armored cruiser.
I totally agree.
It's got some age to it; it was not created last week to sell on eBay. For all we know, some father made it for his little girl back in the 60s, or it was some other hand-made family gift.
Absolutely no reason for all the snarky put-downs.
I'll be honest it's neat. But then again I've always liked " funky " Coin stuff
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All I know is that it is crap!!
Looks like a "bluing" or light enameling. Kinda cool.
Maybe enamel paint
I saw a modern coin painting machine in action at one mint facility in japan. Its paint placement is highly accurate.
Well this thread certainly has a variance in opinion
It's what it is. I like it. Very much.
I like the obverse more than the reverse.
I would carefully remove that clasp from the reverse, then soak it in acetone till all that ugly paint was gone.
I'd remove the clasp and keep it as is. As a part of historic Americana, I think it's pretty cool. I'd certainly keep it in my collection with the colors.