engraved coins

[argentumandcoins]

C'mon, get your wallet out! 221092707248 Really pretty, I think! Would this be another trench piece?

And another particularly old and interesting one 350585172154

No Stuart, both just folk art love tokens, the worked "Scottish" one rather dubious in my opinion/experience!

[Coinery]

C'mon, get your wallet out! 221092707248 Really pretty, I think! Would this be another trench piece?

And another particularly old and interesting one 350585172154

No Stuart, both just folk art love tokens, the worked "Scottish" one rather dubious in my opinion/experience!

Wish I could make one!

[argentumandcoins]

C'mon, get your wallet out! 221092707248 Really pretty, I think! Would this be another trench piece?

And another particularly old and interesting one 350585172154

No Stuart, both just folk art love tokens, the worked "Scottish" one rather dubious in my opinion/experience!

Wish I could make one!

A clamp, drill and a fret saw are all that is required, plus a wee bit of time/patience.

[Debbie]

I think the seller thinks its Scottish in origin because the word "Hen" I think is a Scottish term of endearment meaning something like darling. I do like the script on the reverse - probably more then the actual coin itself. Shall be watching with interest!

[azda]

I think the seller thinks its Scottish in origin because the word "Hen" I think is a Scottish term of endearment meaning something like darling. I do like the script on the reverse - probably more then the actual coin itself. Shall be watching with interest!

You are correct about the word "hen" Debbie hen

[Peter]

I use "me old cocker" "rare as hens teeth" and mother in law who was a Scot used to call me her brick (well it sounded like brick )

[Coinery]

I use "me old cocker" "rare as hens teeth" and mother in law who was a Scot used to call me her brick (well it sounded like brick )

'me babber,' where I comes from!

[Peckris]

I think the seller thinks its Scottish in origin because the word "Hen" I think is a Scottish term of endearment meaning something like darling. I do like the script on the reverse - probably more then the actual coin itself. Shall be watching with interest!

I think it's Geordie too?

[Coinery]

I think the seller thinks its Scottish in origin because the word "Hen" I think is a Scottish term of endearment meaning something like darling. I do like the script on the reverse - probably more then the actual coin itself. Shall be watching with interest!

I think it's Geordie too?

[argentumandcoins]

I think the seller thinks its Scottish in origin because the word "Hen" I think is a Scottish term of endearment meaning something like darling. I do like the script on the reverse - probably more then the actual coin itself. Shall be watching with interest!

I think it's Geordie too?

Hinnie is the North East version (or "bitch" if it's the woman talking to the man)

It was always "pet" we used though.

Edited August 12, 2012 by argentumandcoins

[Coinery]

I think the seller thinks its Scottish in origin because the word "Hen" I think is a Scottish term of endearment meaning something like darling. I do like the script on the reverse - probably more then the actual coin itself. Shall be watching with interest!

I think it's Geordie too?

Hinnie is the North East version (or "bitch" if it's the woman talking to the man)

It was always "pet" we used though.

I lived in Sunderland, South-Shields, and Washington, for a few years, it was always 'whay yeh, pet' when I was there!

[Debbie]

Not a bad return eh? this to to this

I think the word "trench art" must be magic

[Peckris]

Not a bad return eh? this to to this

I think the word "trench art" must be magic

It's all in the size of the picture, the presentation, and the description, I feel. Plus maybe the use of the word 'Belsen' in the description, which is a bit naughty as there is no other evidence for it being anything of the kind.

[davidrj]

A very rude French 10 centime piece

David

[Coinery]

A very rude French 10 centime piece

David

Could be some stiff competition for that one!

[Debbie]

Mmmm I'm sure that there's something that looks like a shampoo bottle - no wait it could be a light house.....

[Rob]

Mmmm I'm sure that there's something that looks like a shampoo bottle - no wait it could be a light house.....

That's the trouble with all these arty types - always reading something into an object that isn't. Looks like a winged willy to me. Just an observation.

[Peckris]

You're all talking bollocks.

[Debbie]

I'm not usually a big fan of cut out coins, but this one is well designed and executed.

I managed to get all the white "crud" off with a cocktail stick!

[bagerap]

Debbie's cut out farthing reminded me of one I have but had never paid much attention to. It has lustre. I thought they were still darkened in 1911.

[Debbie]

It's a penny Bagerap

I have one of those 1911 "types" too. There seem to be quite a few on Ebay at the moment. I wonder if you can tell an individual maker from the way it has been cut here

and here

Strange how they all seem to be the same year...

[bagerap]

Regrettably, I'm old enough to have used farthings on a daily basis. This a farthing. 20 mm.

[Peckris]

Debbie's cut out farthing reminded me of one I have but had never paid much attention to. It has lustre. I thought they were still darkened in 1911.

Yes, they were. And the word FARTHING is a bit of a giveaway as to the denomination! A few lustred examples seem to have slipped through for most years, but are sure it's genuine? There are many artificially lustred farthings.

[bagerap]

The lustre seems in keeping with pennies and halves of a similar age, with no signs of darkening. Even bronze colour shows through in all wear points.

[Debbie]

the word FARTHING is a bit of a giveaway as to the denomination

Er, I was refering to the original cut out coin that I posted as the penny