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  • 1870 French silver 5 Francs Napoleon III coin ring

    1870 French silver 5 Francs Napoleon III coin ring

    1870 French silver 5 Francs Napoleon III coin ring made from a real coin. Hand crafted and finished in antique patina.  I like those old French 5 Franc crown size coins.  Such beautiful design and engravings by Jean-Jacques Barre.

    Coin Highlights:

    • Contains .7234 oz actual Silver weight.
    • Obverse: Features the likeness of Napoleon III surrounded by the legend.
    • Reverse: Displays the French royal coat of arms with the value and date.
    • Struck at the Paris Mint.

    FREE BONUS – you will also receive a round cutout (center of the actual coin) that I have saved during my hand crafting process.

    Size:
    Aus – Y 1/2 ;
    US – 12.25
    Available for sale here:
    http://coincarnival.com/blog/product/1870-french-silver-5-francs-napoleon-iii-coin-ring-free-bonus/

  • American Copper Morgan dollar coin ring

    American Copper Morgan dollar coin ring

    American copper Morgan dollar crown size coin ring. Pure 1 oz. of copper with a very nice design. Coin thickness was a bit over 2mm and it shows on the ring. Very clear raised design on the outside of the ring. I can make any size between 4 US (H 1/2 Australia and UK) and 16 US (Z+4 Australia and UK). On my photos you can see this coin ring made into size 4 (smaller ring) and the bigger ring is size 12 (US) for your reference only. The width on the smaller ring (US size 4) is around 15mm and the width on the size 12 US is around 12mm. For the finish I can use artificial patina , fire patina or shiny polish. You can custom order here in my online store. Price is $95 AUD.

  • 1939 British UK silver half crown coin ring

    1939 British UK silver half crown coin ring

    I really like older silver British half crowns with nice crisp raised detail and design.  This one was no exception.   After I crafted this coin into a ring, I went for a coffee and to the grocery shop. When I was paying both times I was asked about this ring.  Wow, didn’t even notice that it stands out so much.  It’s available for sale in my online store here ($145 AUD).

    History of the British half crown  coin

    The half crown was a denomination of British money worth two shillings and sixpence, being one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency on Decimal Day.

    During the English Interregnum of 1649-1660, a republican half crown was issued, bearing the arms of the Commonwealth of England, despite monarchist associations of the coin’s name. When Oliver Cromwell made himself Lord Protector of England, half crowns were issued bearing his semi-royal portrait.

    The half crown did not display its value on the reverse until 1893.

    In the 1800s, the silver half crown coin was (very roughly) convertible into an American fifty-cent piece, and was sometimes nicknamed the “half dollar” in North America.