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<p>[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 4128788, member: 15445"]I’ve always been a fan of the Great Britain bi-metal Model Penny so it was no surprise when this coin spoke to me. Have you seen one of these before? Does it speak to you too? Let’s post some bi-metal coins of the World. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1069315[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1069316[/ATTACH] </p><p><b>Great Britain 1848 Model Crown.</b> This coin was designed in Birmingham by Joseph Moore as a proposal for a lightweight non-precious metal coinage. It was minted by Hyam Hyams, a London Goldsmith (as well as a watch & clock maker and moneychanger). It is 26.5mm and weighs 8 Grams. The type did circulate as evidenced by the circulated examples occasionally seen for sale. This one got an MS62 from PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Obverse depicts a left facing young bust of Queen Victoria surrounded by wreath of rose, shamrock, and thistle. The obverse states “Victoria Queen of Great Britain” & the date (in Roman Numerals). The Reverse bears the four shields of the United Kingdom encircled by the Garter with "Model Crown" above and “H. Hyams” below. This is a nice flashy Uncirculated example with attractive light toning highlights on the Silvering. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1069313[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1069314[/ATTACH] </p><p>Please post some of your favorite Bi-metalic coins. One of my favorites is Canada’s polar bear but I could never get a good photograph of mine. </p><p><b><span style="color: #ff0000">Please post ‘em if you got ‘em. </span></b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 4128788, member: 15445"]I’ve always been a fan of the Great Britain bi-metal Model Penny so it was no surprise when this coin spoke to me. Have you seen one of these before? Does it speak to you too? Let’s post some bi-metal coins of the World. :):) [ATTACH=full]1069315[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1069316[/ATTACH] [B]Great Britain 1848 Model Crown.[/B] This coin was designed in Birmingham by Joseph Moore as a proposal for a lightweight non-precious metal coinage. It was minted by Hyam Hyams, a London Goldsmith (as well as a watch & clock maker and moneychanger). It is 26.5mm and weighs 8 Grams. The type did circulate as evidenced by the circulated examples occasionally seen for sale. This one got an MS62 from PCGS. The Obverse depicts a left facing young bust of Queen Victoria surrounded by wreath of rose, shamrock, and thistle. The obverse states “Victoria Queen of Great Britain” & the date (in Roman Numerals). The Reverse bears the four shields of the United Kingdom encircled by the Garter with "Model Crown" above and “H. Hyams” below. This is a nice flashy Uncirculated example with attractive light toning highlights on the Silvering. [ATTACH=full]1069313[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1069314[/ATTACH] Please post some of your favorite Bi-metalic coins. One of my favorites is Canada’s polar bear but I could never get a good photograph of mine. [B][COLOR=#ff0000]Please post ‘em if you got ‘em. [/COLOR][/B][/QUOTE]
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