Could anyone tell me if this type of coin has a special name.The coin itself is a Canadian 25 cents. It has had the bust pushed through the front of the coin. A pin is on the reverse with a plate underneath saying PAT.NOV.22.1904. Also are they collectible and if so what kind of value do they have. Thankyou for your help.Phil.
I have these on ebay called "pop out" or "pushed out ocins". I would say "embossed", but that seems an understatement. This seems to be a coronation item - not sure which King that is. I know soem US coins with a Liberty push out are around, and they fetch not too much, but maybe 15-50$ as a novetly. Coronation or Royal commemorative items have their own area of collectors, so this might have more value.
Hi Phil. Welcome aboard. The generic name is "altered coin". Basically any coin which is holed, has a pin soldered to it, or is otherwise altered to become "jewelry" has lost 100% of its numismatic value, unless it is an extreme rarity. As JBK noted, this type of item is collected, but putting a value on one is very difficult because it is related to its intended use, not to its value as a coin.
Canadian coin jewelry. Alphaphil,the Canadian coin is actually a large 1c. coin,not a 25c. coin. It has been dipped in a silvering solution.The coin is worth nothing as a coin,but worth something to a jewelry collector.
DOH! Yes it is a 1 cent. Rushing too much to put the question on and not looking properly at the coin. Thanks to everyone who responded.
Sometimes described as `poussée' , the french word for `pushed out'. I would certainly agree that coins so treated have definitely been pousséed about with.
