2006 "sea captain " nickel

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by billzach, Feb 16, 2006.

  1. billzach

    billzach Senior Member

    my first 2006 nickel carving..cut field deeper, new ear, new eyes, added old sweater, ruffled and layed moustache and beard, etc.
     

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  3. B12

    B12 Coin Hoarder

    Nice...keep it up!;) B12
     
  4. Charlie32

    Charlie32 Coin Collector

    COOL :kewl: :kewl:

    Charlie
     
  5. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    Nice one!!!

    Speedy
     
  6. EdsCoin

    EdsCoin Senior Member

    Well the 2006 Nickel is good for something .:thumb:
    Bill, I think this just might be my Favorite.
     
  7. cc51

    cc51 Senior Member

    wow!!!!!
    what kind of tools do you use to make a nickel like that??
     
  8. ARLroxta

    ARLroxta New Member

    aweosme coin!
     
  9. Skylark

    Skylark Senior Member

    Cool

    Can you say ebay error? :D
     
  10. billzach

    billzach Senior Member

    I use the same tools as knife and gun engravers, i also engrave knifes.the main tools are gravers, engraving vise, microscope, burnisher..
     
  11. der_meister77

    der_meister77 Senior Member

  12. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member


    It looks better than Jefferson. How do you carve nickle?

    Ruben
     
  13. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Awesome! You are pretty talented. How much do people pay for coin carvings. Just to get an idea.

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  14. knowtracks

    knowtracks Senior Member

    Very nice Bill! Thanks for sharing.
     
  15. EdsCoin

    EdsCoin Senior Member

    Bill, I can't wait to see what you can do to the new President Dollars :bow:
     
  16. billzach

    billzach Senior Member

    Ed, i don,t carve as many coins as i used too as i,ve other engraving interest, but i do plan on recarving all four of the ones to be released this year..
     
  17. EdsCoin

    EdsCoin Senior Member

    can't wait to see them! You are truly an artist.
     
  18. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    Bill once again it is a mini masterpiece :)

    De Orc :kewl:
     
  19. Bogie

    Bogie Member

  20. ARLroxta

    ARLroxta New Member

    how do you do it and how much does it cost?
     
  21. bruce 1947

    bruce 1947 Support Or Troops

    Well you should know by now what I think about your art work Bill I always say the same thing.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

    Bruce.
     
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