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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Back in 1983, the Royal Canadian Mint struck a silver medal to mark the Royal Visit of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The medal was a proof strike, and was struck on the same planchet as that of the proof commemorative silver dollar of the time -- a planchet that was 50% silver/50% copper with a diameter of 36.07 mm. Does anyone know why a commemorative silver dollar planchet was used for the medal rather than a planchet of a distinct size (e.g., the size used for the 1939 Royal Visit silver and bronze medals). Was it simply a matter of convenience? Any insights would be much appreciated.   Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Commems, I do not know why but, in my opinion that is a terrible portrait.
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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Commems, I do not know why but, in my opinion that is a terrible portrait. Seconded. I have the British crown commemorating their wedding, and while Diana can be mistaken for a man on it, the portraits are still way better than here. This one looks like Charles is ungodly ugly and Diana has a mask on  |
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Moderator
United States
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 with bpoc1 their faces are thinner, not as rounded. IMO - The Royal Mint had the portrait of the newest duchess too round.  Edited by Fuzzy317
07/30/2012 07:32 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I have the coin as well, 1983 being a year of significance for my wife and i.
Only display this one obverse up though :)
Sorry can't be of much help.
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New Member
Canada
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These coins are not sterling nor 50% as some suggest. They are poorly struck brass with silver plating. About as low quality as the RCM can do. My shop has an XRF tester and we did an acid scratch test when the result of the XRF indicated less than 15% silver. Clearly silver plated. Unable to find examples of replica medallions online so I suspect that the original composition was silver plated brass. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I thought that was Mr. Bean
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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@Commems:
Did you find the answer for the question, interesting.
I've seen this medalion previous year in the Toronto Coin show, in the Library.
One of the dealers had it, the medalion placed with the Coat of Arms side up. I was interested till I saw the faces ...Dealer honestly said, that it "has some silver content, but he doesn't know exactly".
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Valued Member
Canada
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I have always sold these to my refiners as 50% silver without any sort of complaint, so I continue to buy and sell them as though they are such.
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Valued Member
Canada
59 Posts |
CCN continues to list this as a one dollar coin in the special commemorative mint issue trends.
Edited by Grandpapa
08/14/2015 10:08 am
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Valued Member
Canada
491 Posts |
They look very very scary looking the look a killer might have before they kill you then eat you.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Better get a new testing machine these medallions were struck on the exact planchette used for the dollars. Agreed the portrait side is not the best.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Its those two-thirds profiles. I don't know if its because they never translate well into a high relief, engraved medium, but the 2011 Continuity of the Crown portraits suffer the same horrifying, misshapen look.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Quote: These coins are not sterling nor 50% as some suggest. They are poorly struck brass with silver plating. About as low quality as the RCM can do. My shop has an XRF tester and we did an acid scratch test when the result of the XRF indicated less than 15% silver. Clearly silver plated. Unable to find examples of replica medallions online so I suspect that the original composition was silver plated brass.  Hey fellow Central Albertan, glad to see you! I'm certain you'll enjoy your participation in this fantastic forum, bringing numismatics together from far and near. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought that was Mr. Bean I couldn't find any coins featuring him, but I found something- I don't know if this is a joke or what, but here it is anyway.  |
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Posted 07/30/2012 07:26 am
