1842 groat

[John Samuel 1]

This coin was given to my daughter by a family member some years ago. A lovely piece of jewellery. But in numismatic terms, Forum member Rob has advised I "might be rapidly approaching melt".

But I post it in the hope people find it of interest.

[Rob 3,002]

At least the grade isn't too bad. i.e. it makes it a presentable piece of jewellery. I thought from the way you were describing it the mount had been removed to leave an unsightly blob as with the crown.

[Garrett 76]

It's interesting to me to think that so many coins have been converted to jewellery in the past.

I can't recall ever seeing anyone wearing a coin.

[Paulus 1,942]

It's interesting to me to think that so many coins have been converted to jewellery in the past.

I can't recall ever seeing anyone wearing a coin.

Except perhaps for one of those horrible (IMO) sovereign rings!

[Coinery 926]

I wear an Elizabeth 6d on a leather chain!

[Mr T 169]

Besides sovereign rings/necklaces I've only seen someone wear a gold-painted sixpence necklace.

Too bad about the damage done by attaching the loop as the detail on Britannia at least looks decent enough.