Let's see your exonumia!

Clearly someone had WAY too much time on their hands.

 

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Names stamped on coins or other pieces of metal of politicians is innocent within itself, but when there is political content indicated or displayed, as in the posts removed, it will be removed and possible infractions given. Thanks. Jim

 

I meant no disrespect in referring to Saint John Paul the Great, as simply Pope John Paul II. I should have known better as a practicing Catholic, that His Holiness was beatified in 2011, and that my referring to him without the title of saint is, at the very least, reckless and neglectful of this amazingly influential man for whom I hold the deepest respect. Pope Francis also, ever since presiding over the Canonization in 2014, continues following the precedent of Pope Benedict XVI in referring to him with the title of Saint John Paul The Great, making him, I think, for those who don't yet know, only the 4th Pope to be referred to as "The Great".

My mom and sister got me the Pope Bottle opener on May 18, 2003, Saint John Paul The Great's 83rd birthday. My sister was part of Saint Mary of the Woods' Madrigal group performing and touring in Italy, and on this their final day of performing, they attended Sunday mass. My Mom and Sister tell me that during the homily, His Holiness sneezed, and the entire congregation immediately and simultaneously answered aloud "God Bless You" in several different languages. This simple utterance was significant both in timing (starting and ending at exactly the same time) , and in the total participation of every member in attendance , is something my mom and sister revisit every year in rememberance of this occasion's rarity and evidence of otherworldly power that binds us all together.

I myself, have not yet had the pleasure of visiting St. Peters Basillica; but it and Rome arenumber one on my list of places I would like to visit next.

 

I saw something on TV about the design of the British Railway systems and the show stated that, If todays Engineers were designing the railways according to Todays efficiency standards, that it would be built with exactly the same routes as it was when they were first built. All of the considerations involved in this "then and now" assessment were: fuel efficiency, timely arrivals, civic planning possibilities, future urban expansion, etc.

Truly a marvel and worthy of my admiration. I had to agree with the shows experts after the evidence they presented....ie.. Computer Calculations of route possibilities, weight limits, topography, etc.

It was the center of the world's talent pool at the time and strangely politics did not get in the way of this time tested project!

Did anyone else see it, Id love to see it again?

 

Does one go about the couterstamping process one letter at a time... or do you know if there is a way to line up a word and strike it all out at once.

I've been practicing since I saw the post on here about the guy attempting to stamp metal letters with a flathead screwdriver.. I've had my alphabet set for about two weeks. I can't seem to get the letters straight on a level line yet, like the one in your pic. I'll continue my practice, but am thinking that there might be a simpler cost effective way to get it right?

 

It makes you wonder what they used to create this piece. I bet it might've involved a computerized laser guided metalworking cutting rig with all the correct lubricants and drilling speeds.

If it were done by hand, Id be in awe. There are some amazing silversmiths here in the US who work entirely by hand. Their customers often request that defects be placed in the work which is often Silverware, so that their guests can tell they they are hand hammered by people.

I too, appreciate the flaws, in numismatic art, hand crafted furniture and fellow humans.

 

I just saw this Union Civil War Token up for auction.




I am currently exercising restraint in auction bids.... but you can tell it is "that" time of year again.... when your secret saved sellers you visit for all the good deals end up doing very good business. I am currently done with all my Christmas shopping.... but man I am loving, just LOOKING, at the great irems up for auction. Way to go sellers...Im rooting for you... because when you reinvest in new (old) inventory then I'll be on the prowl. Its no fun having inpulse control.

 

They DO take their partying seriously at Mardi Gras!

 

LOL.... I just looked at all my posts from last night.... I must've been lonely last night. i don't think I wrote as much in High School as I did on here last night...

Taking a look back is often quite humbling.

 

By the way, I think that Bacchus & Atlas coin and/or token is a simply marvelous piece of memorabilia.

 

And to whom, pray tell, doesn't that happen here on occasion...or a lot!

 

I have a party necklace made of the Mardi Gras 1968 tokens with Bacchus on them. When I get home tonight I'll post it.

 

I'll certainly be looking forward to seeing that. I've never been to a Mardi Gras celebration myself but I find the concept rather intriguing and most certainly entertaining.

 

I have this coming from the U.K.. Really like this design. 1857 Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester, United Kingdom. A 63-mm white metal medallion commemorating the opening of the exhibition by His Royal Highness Prince Albert on May 5, 1857. Struck by the London medal firm Pinches. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Treasures_Exhibition,_Manchester_1857

 

You will enjoy it. I am sorry if I left myself open for misunderstanding, when I said the dies had changed to include mention of sainthood, that was all I meant by it. The souvenir shops are selling modified medals (or you can buy the old ones). I am not Catholic and perhaps could have chosen my words differently.

As far as numismatically, there is a small souvenir shop to the right after you enter the basilica but the only medals I saw were the common sort easily available outside for two or three euros. The Vatican numismatic service has a branch in one of the souvenir shops outside the basilica in the loggia as you exit, and you can buy a Vatican 50c piece in a card for three euros, or they usually have more expensive items.

 

What a wonderful piece of history.

 

"There is a hole in everything, that's where the light gets in."
--- Leonard Cohen

 

seriously?

check my other posts, I was not being serious.
And I don't think anyone here thought I was