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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am not familiar with these coins but IMHO this is very artful PMD. To me it looks like someone very skilled shaved the coin and modified it, the B and R are there but lower than the other letters. This could have value to the right buyer - the wow factor is definitely present. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Dave, the Australian Pre Decimal Florin is a rather large coin, just a fraction smaller the a U.S. Half Dollar. I think this coin is some very cleverly crafted carving.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1436 Posts |
The original portion/strike of the coin does appear to be much more worn than the second... Kind of reminds me of a a Hobo nickel...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1812 Posts |
The nose & mouth does not match, and also believe the rim damage at K3 is proof of PMD... |
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New Member
 Australia
32 Posts |
we didnt have a florin but my neighbour had a england half crown that fits the circle its 1948   this is the o on the top were the big crack is  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1295 Posts |
I am going for coin art too. Pretty remarkable work and quite a find.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
cheri if you are interested use the search engine and type in "Hobo Nickels" and you will find some fascinating photos of U.S.A. five cent coins (nickels) that have been carved by people.! Your coin is I believe a wonderful example of this art.!  |
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Valued Member
Australia
369 Posts |
Coin art for me too. The portraits are different.Nose is upturned and longer.Lips are different. The more I look at it the worse my headache gets. Would like to see it in the hand.
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New Member
Australia
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ok thanks mum said we can chuck it on ebay and see if I can get some pocket money looked at hobo coins dont look nothing like that there is a dint were a coin has hit it my freind dad said it looks real to him and has been hit twice by somthing thank everone for the infomation you have give me |
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New Member
Australia
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this is the outher coin a half crown my freinds dad said this is the same nose as the coin and same mouth and the hair is the same ah well looks like I dont get a bike mybe a new tyre for my old one ahhaahha  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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A lamination is when a thin piece of the planchet peels off. Sometimes, it can remain attached by a small piece of metal.
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Australia
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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I'd say it's an unfinished carving. It looks like the 'carver' knew what he was doing, but gave up part way through.
life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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New Member
Australia
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i sent my coin to cab magazine to steele waterman to look at my teacher collects coin and he said to send it to him he thought it was real it mite be in the next magazine wow I will be in a magazine maybe woho
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