DESIGN

The coin is of the highest quality, hand struck novelty interpretation of museum pieces. The coin intentionally differentiates in weight and size from the museum coin, so that it cannot be used as a counterfeit.

As every coin is hand struck they all differ from one another slightly.

STORY

Hammered coins were produced by placing a blank piece of metal (a planchet or flan) of the correct weight between two dies, and then striking the upper die with a hammer to produce the required image on both sides. The planchet was usually cast from a mold. The bottom die (sometimes called the anvil die) was usually counter sunk in a log or other sturdy surface and was called a pile. One of the minters held the die for the other side (called the trussel), in his hand while it was struck either by himself or an assistant.

CERTIFICATE

Each coin comes with a certificate of authenticity