Preliminary Steps I know I've shown images of this set in another thread but I thought some of my CoinTalk friends might be interested in some of the preliminary steps that I used to prepare this starter collection. I’ve made a few final adjustments in addition—since the previously published version. I'm sure that none of this is particularly informative for many of you—I realize that you are a very clever bunch. Anyway, I thought I'd share this nonetheless. When I’m making printed pieces to customize a collection I never print on card stock. Running card stock through an inkjet printer can be tricky. If you do it incorrectly you can damage your printer. Plus the printing surface of card stock is not the best quality. I prefer to print on premium inkjet paper and then mount the final print on heavy art board (Bristol) using double sided peel and stick adhesive sheets. I trim out the mounted prints to size and then secure them in position in the display case with small (1 inch square) pieces of the mounting adhesive. Edit: Added Monday, 7/31—1:33 p.m. I realize the information provided on the inner panel is minimal. I include all items of provenance—flips, labels, envelopes, certificates of authenticity, proof of purchase documents etc. in a separate envelope. I’m a believer in passing it all forward to the new owner or Curator of Ancient Coins. This presentation was inspired by our good friend and Curator of Ancient Coins—@lordmarcovan I am amazed and motivated by his Twelve Caesar collection at: https://forums.collectors.com/discu...vans-twelve-caesars-roman-imperial-collection
As always, the quality of your graphic design is very apparent! Subtle and understated but aesthetically fantastic.
You are an absolutely fantastic graphic designer DRay. You've certainly inspired me to experiment with my own presentation graphics which has been a lot of fun
Great display! I especially like the pictures (obv & rev) and attribution on the top of the box. A couple of questions: Do you place the paper decorations below the coin capsules? It looks like you do. The square holders I see have an insert to fit around the coin to keep it from moving. How do you keep your coins from moving?
Thanks, rrdenarius! I'm glad that you're seeing these images. I've enjoyed seeing images of your fascinating ancient monetary artifacts! The decorative cards are outside (underneath) of the coin capsules. It just so happens that the coins I've selected to send to our young ancients collector are of a thickness that permits the coins to come in light contact at the highest point (apex) of the surface with the coin capsule. Enough to keep it from shifting position. One of them is of a thickness that the capsule is only partially closed but enough to permit the lid to stay in place. Although this is not the most ideal solution it seems to work reasonably well. Do you have any thoughts? I presume that the capsules are made from an inert material and will not effect the coins in a negative way. The slight point of contact with the capsule should not be any more detrimental than that caused by an archival flip.
The lightly tight fit on capsules sounds like a good idea. That lets you see the sides of the coins. As long as they are not shaken, they should be ok. I have not come to a long term storage plan, yet. I bought a couple of used Abafil cases and use the trays for coin storage. This is ok when the trays are not moving: in the back safety deposit box or for the short time at home. Driving the coins between the two places allows them to giggle in the case => I put the coins in flips to move them. Finding something to hold the larger pieces is a problem solved by a wooden Texas Pecan Pie Company box and felt. I worry a bit that the felt rubs the patina of some bronze pieces too much. I have not seen an effect on the silver coins. The one below fits into my box at the bank. With some larger pieces, I had to add a second box.
