I received these from another CT member. Thank you @cpm9ball, they fit well into my collection. I did not have any that were raised in this fashion. I have heard them called “punch-out” coins but I do not know the correct term. Punch-out works for me. Thank you Chris! Only have my cell photo so photos were difficult. Did the best I could but the height difference was a challenge. These are called Masonic. The dime is 1972-D and the cent is a 1973-D. These two are Shriner’s. A 1995-P dime and a 1989 zinc cent.
Repoussé or repoussage is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing or embossing is a similar technique in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. The two techniques are often used in conjunction. Wikipedia
My only regret is that the 1989 Crappy Zincoln has that fugly splotch above the date. Unfortunately, it was the only Shriners cent that I had left. All the same, I'm glad that they fit into your collection.
I didn't know what to call this technique. I always thought that "repousse" was a method of creating a (somewhat) 3-D likeness of the opposite side of the coin or medal. Since these coins bear no similarity to the image, that is why I called it a "punch-out". Maybe someone will come up with another explanation for the process.
Whatever the technical term actually is, fades into insignificance, compared to the enjoyment of his receiving these from you. I like them, they are wonderful "whatevers"
They were given to me as gifts more than 20 years ago. I have no real place in my collection for them, so why not give them to someone who could use them. Thank you!
