what kind of coin was this

[texan connection]

I have found turn of the century coins at this sight, Im wondering if anyone has a Clue to what coin this was. Looks like elizabeth and Im not sure about the other word -egina. I can see some design maybe flowers, other words that are to drilled away to make more than a letter, the ring is actually the size of a quarter So it would had to of been a Larger coin.

 

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[texan connection]

Sorry Texan to hijack your post. I just thought these coin rings were amazing and it was related to your cool find. If I find the story Ill post it. All I remember first hand is kids tap tap tapping on coins with spoons on the school bus for some kind of school project.

Oh No BC not at all, I got what i wanted. i would like to know how the other coin rings are made. Some where in the calssified is the member thats making them we need to get him to post the process. He also sells them on Ebay

 

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[texan connection]

http://members.shaw.ca/john_edmonton/HowtomakeaCoinRings[2].pdf

I like the double side ones best.

 

[taz42o]

Ok I see now they are driving them over a mandrel. The ones in BigC's post are very nice. Well I'm laid off for the winter so I have time to try to make one, just not sure I can bring myself to cut holes in my silver coins. Maybe practice on some modern ones first.

 

[BabyTiger]

http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...=Canada km63 50 Cents (1965,1966)&query=km 63

I am still unable to find a victroria 50 cent picture 1870-1901

Believe the coin your looking for from 1870-1901 would be this, however its not Elizabeth... so the date may be off.

Elizabeth Coins in silver ran from 1943-1968. You may be looking for something similar to this.

In 1965 the Effigy changed to this,

 

[yellow1053]

Ok I see now they are driving them over a mandrel. The ones in BigC's post are very nice. Well I'm laid off for the winter so I have time to try to make one, just not sure I can bring myself to cut holes in my silver coins. Maybe practice on some modern ones first.

Taz, you may have a hard time trying to do that with modern coins. Today's coins are made up of three layers of metal bonded together, I'm pretty sure they will fall apart on you more times than not using either of those methods to create your rings. A friend of mine does these for fun, and I went out and bought a jewelers mandrel so he can teach me, I also have around here an article that was in Lost Treasure magazine some time back that explains exactly how to do the mandrel method. if you like I can try and dig it out and post pictures of the pages. (or email you hi-res pics)
hope this helps. Jim.

 

[IronSpike]

Interesting thread

I would practise on a 1964 quarter

Sweet ring TEXAS Connetion

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Try copper.

 

[IronSpike]

Try copper.

Gold plate it when completed

 

[mile-ender]

I have found turn of the century coins at this sight, Im wondering if anyone has a Clue to what coin this was. Looks like elizabeth and Im not sure about the other word -egina. I can see some design maybe flowers, other words that are to drilled away to make more than a letter, the ring is actually the size of a quarter So it would had to of been a Larger coin.

Baby Tiger's got your pic,
Elizabeth and Victoria look similar - the clue to your coin was your descripition of the floral design - recognized it right away (I've dug up a number of 'em, just not the fifty).
Considered making some of the rougher looking ones into rings for the pattern. Gotta practice first, tried it on a regular penny and it's not easy (patience), also started to try it on one of these newer Canadian coins - forget it - stick to copper and silver, a lot easier

 

[taz42o]

Ok I see now they are driving them over a mandrel. The ones in BigC's post are very nice. Well I'm laid off for the winter so I have time to try to make one, just not sure I can bring myself to cut holes in my silver coins. Maybe practice on some modern ones first.

Taz, you may have a hard time trying to do that with modern coins. Today's coins are made up of three layers of metal bonded together, I'm pretty sure they will fall apart on you more times than not using either of those methods to create your rings. A friend of mine does these for fun, and I went out and bought a jewelers mandrel so he can teach me, I also have around here an article that was in Lost Treasure magazine some time back that explains exactly how to do the mandrel method. if you like I can try and dig it out and post pictures of the pages. (or email you hi-res pics)
hope this helps. Jim.

Hi Jim , I've looked at alot of sites about making these rings on a mandrel and think I even saw the article you are talking about. I have seen people using modern coins so I guess its possible but probably harder. I would like to see any of the work you or your buddy have done. Don't think anyone would mind if you posted pics in this thread or you can send me a PM. Thanks. Andy.