Exhibit - War! Neptune! Horses?

OK, Eddie mate, you got it:

 

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Looks like another exhibit entry to me...

 

Exactly--very nice, Cat!

 

are we geting another exhibit on this coin?

 

Nah - I think these pics should stay with the original thread. By the way, I took these pics in December 2008 and cropped them with some old software (Microsoft Digital Image software that came with my computer - so it was free to me!). So, I guess this entry will fail the extra points for not using the designated free software.

 

Well, I'm not RMS. I'm trying to gently prod people to enlightment through education, and not beat them over the head with a stick.

I was hoping though for a work up because i though a good look at the side lettering is new ground for a lot of people and worth a talented writer like you to help others explore this interesting area of coin collecting.

Ruben

 

Cool tokens !!
I really like the one with the croc on it......:hammer:

 

Exhibit - War! Neptune! Horses? http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t45569/#post489589

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Bravo!

 

ROFL

Where you on vacation about 2 months ago?

Ruben

 

New Pics from Todd Pollock

Yes, I'm updating my old thread. This is one of my favorite tokens:



Sadly, my original pics do not pick up the luster or color properly. The above photo was taken by Todd Pollock.

 

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This has always been one of my favorite exhibits but it seems I'm in the minority on that opinion. God knows Catbird must have worked for days on this.

 

Wow, Ruben. This was kind of cool to see my nearly 4 year old thread resurrected. This token is one of my favorite pieces I own and the history behind it adds enjoyment for me. I don't visit here much anymore, but thanks for bringing this one up for me to read it again and remember those times on CoinTalk.

 

Its a sensational write up and It deserves recognition!

 

The English tradition of Maritime painting came right out of the Dutch usage and followed William and Mary to England from the Netherlands. Ruyshdale, Cuyp and others perfected it. But the height of the art was likely Willem van de Velde the Elder and his son who started in the United Providences and then moved to England. One of his great works was a "pencil painting"
The Council of War on board 'De Zeven Provinciën.



One of the amazing innovations these artists did was actually to wade into naval battles in rowboats and small schooners, sometimes successfully putting their lives at risk.

 

Have you ever been to Trafalgar Square?