Mounting Roman Coins

covers · April 3, 2011 1:58AM

I have spend some time trying to find a way to store and exhibit my Roman Republic coins. I was never happy keeping them in boxes. For what it is worth, I thought some here might find my solution of interest.

I print out a one-half page informational sheet on heavy, acid free paper with a spot for a coin flip to be attached and incorporating images of coin obverse and reverse. I then slide two completed pages with mounted coins into a "Safe" brand album page designed for covers. These pages fit a somewhat oversize binder. I can then store as an album in my bookcase. I can set up the album pages for display in "A" frames for public exhibit (which I did last year once at a philatelic show)

In addition, I design pages that have just the information and images for use on my website here.

Scan of mounted album page as stored in album below:

DorkGirl · April 3, 2011 3:26AM

Wow, really nice.

Hussulo · April 3, 2011 5:02AM

Thats great I really like the design and idea.

HTubbs · April 3, 2011 9:30AM

Those are some fantastic examples! Great display idea as well...

OzzyAndy · April 3, 2011 11:07PM

Great idea, may be good if I ever display some of my coins.

FilthyBroke · April 4, 2011 2:07AM

This is a really good idea!

covers · April 4, 2011 4:03AM

Another point I did not mention was that the system forced me to study the coins methodically to learn the "history" of the period (which is the part I like most). This serves to be a good way of adding "play value" to a purchase as I can spend my time writing and studying instead of searching catalogs for the next buffalo to kill when no ammo is left.

OzzyAndy · April 4, 2011 8:19AM

Has the coin flip got the ability to lift up so that you can see both sides of the coin (Using a double 2x2 holder)? Hard to tell from the photos but just a thought.

bronzemat · April 4, 2011 8:38AM

<< <i>Has the coin flip got the ability to lift up so that you can see both sides of the coin (Using a double 2x2 holder)? Hard to tell from the photos but just a thought. >>

Looks like it as its just taped on the back of the flip but the front cant still be flipped.....thats alot of flips!

covers · April 4, 2011 9:24AM

The flip is attached on the backside "half" which is empty and the outer "half" contains the coin. After mounting a few more pages I got the knack for centering the sticky bit behind the coin so not as visible.

In a previous exhibit I used coins mounted in custom holed Capital Plastic holders but much too thick for album containment and couldn't veiw the backs. exhibit

FilthyBroke · April 4, 2011 9:30AM

<< <i>Another point I did not mention was that the system forced me to study the coins methodically to learn the "history" of the period (which is the part I like most). This serves to be a good way of adding "play value" to a purchase as I can spend my time writing and studying instead of searching catalogs for the next buffalo to kill when no ammo is left. >>

Yeah, that's how I motivate myself to research some of this stuff. With each purchase, I end up learning something more about the coin or the era, too.

I'm an organizer, so I'm always looking for a better way to view or display the collection. What you have come up with here is great. I would even take it a step further and try to come up with a thick Dansco-like page where I could cut a hole and insert an air-tite or something.

covers · April 4, 2011 9:34AM

William - I thought about trying that with "cointains" and bought a few. Gave up on trying to drill the heavier paper stock I use but almost opted to just affix the conitains to the page with archival putty.

FilthyBroke · April 4, 2011 9:38AM

I was thinking an x-acto knife on a drafting compass might do a neat job. We have been working on a diorama here at home, and the posterboard we're using gave me the idea.

Iosephus · April 4, 2011 11:02AM

Excellent looking display, and it's nice to see an emphasis on the history!

MacCrimmon · April 4, 2011 2:00PM

<< <i>The flip is attached on the backside "half" which is empty and the outer "half" contains the coin. After mounting a few more pages I got the knack for centering the sticky bit behind the coin so not as visible.

In a previous exhibit I used coins mounted in custom holed Capital Plastic holders but much too thick for album containment and couldn't veiw the backs. exhibit >>

Covers, you might copy one of the classic images of ancient Rome (or Greece as befits the coin), do a sepia tone/50% watermark type effect using Photoshop, size it to fit the flip and hence cover the "tape".

Mounting Roman Coins

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