Recarved 1893 columbian half dollar

This is my latest coin carving, a recarved 1893 columbian half dollar, the subject is a young sailor of that time [1893]...

 

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As usual I am truly amazed at your abilities. I hope you don't quit carving coins anytime soon.

 

I keep coming to the point of slowing way down or changing over to knife and gun engraving, but find myself back coin carving again..

 

I saw a Bill Zach nickel at a coin show today. The seller was busy, but I recognized the quality of the work. I will get back Sunday and try to talk to the seller and see what it's title is.

 

as always so beautiful

 

Another nice one.

 

How long did it take you?

 

It took about 10 hours.

 

Do you ever take "time-lapsed' pics to show the progress of the engraving? I would love to see ones of the one you just posted, to see where you started and how you developed the final engraving. :bow:

Truly a work of art! :thumb:

Ribbit

 

Another true work of art Bill.

 

I don't own one of BillZach's Hobos YET. I really like his style and the quality of the carvings. BillZach is only one of several excellent carvers currently working.

Today at an art exhibit at the ANA Summer Seminar I ran into Joe Paonessa who also carves Hobo Nickels. I bought one of his nickels. I'll post a pic later in another thread.

 

Joe Paonessa is a friend and a fellow coin carver..He is one of the best modern day coin carvers..

 

Nice

The Columbian makes a nice donor coin. The work is great as always.
I have a few of his works and love to show them to friends who stop by.