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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;HBrider, post: 2764704, member: 88009&quot;]It would be a great conversation piece, and a way to show interest in my hobby to others. And a way to have it on me all of the time. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/bBQOj66.png" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/7aHoxFj.png" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s a lifetime issue of Alexander III. The detail and grade I think make it ideal for a ring, yet it&#039;s not a high enough of grade to where it should not be worn. It&#039;s XF. The size seems to be about right to be the face of a ring, maybe a little bit on the large size for my fingers. The diameter is almost identical to a US dime (but a ring bezel will increase it a little). It would be a heavy silver mens ring with a plain unadorned look. It would be a custom made job by a local coins and precious metal dealer who has been in business here for many years. Though I may take it to a jeweler also to see what they say and what price they give. It would look something like this:</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/KF7TOtv.png" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>A couple of concerns are, markings caused from it being mounted that would devalue the coin. Increased chance of it being lost or stolen. The reverse of the coin being obscured. A stranger having my coin for a whole week. And it&#039;s being removed from the NGC slab which would probably affect its resale value, but I would be able to physically touch the coin which is nice. I suppose I could have it reslabbed if I fell on hard times and had to sell it. Making a ring would definitely be something I only do with one coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also briefly considered making a pendant out of the countermarked Alexander that I made a thread about, but I decided its too big to be a pendant, and that I would wear and enjoy a ring more.</p><p><br /></p><p>Has anyone done this? And if so, are you still happy with the decision?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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