I started making Rings made from genuine NC state quarters issued in 2001. I may offer more states in the future.
NC State Quarter Ring
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Possibly in the future, right now I am comfortable with clad. I will be working on silver in the future, just not yet.Very cool. I've always wanted to buy the dies and try this, but there are too many other projects/hobbies that take precedence. Can I mail you my own silver quarter for the same price? I'm looking at one of the NC silver proofs or a 100+ year old barber quarter.
Nothing from a NC quarter. I might be able to get that size out of a 50cent coin. I will give it a try.Got anything in a 16 or 17? lol
That is correct, I don't think I have any bicentennials here to try but they pop up frequently so I would be happy to try it.Ok, chief. Based on your NC quarter and what shows up after processing, if you were to use this quarter, would "LIBERTY" and "1776-1976" be what's seen?
Possibly, Depending on the coin, I have to be sure I have the correct size die. I would also want to make sure it's not irreplaceable. I do have a failure rate on these LOLThis is pretty awesome. Can we send you a quarter/coin?
Possibly, Depending on the coin, I have to be sure I have the correct size die. I would also want to make sure it's not irreplaceable. I do have a failure rate on these LOLDo we get to keep the inside piece?
Id be interested in sending a coin to you
I work in North High Point.That is correct, I don't think I have any bicentennials here to try but they pop up frequently so I would be happy to try it.
In that case I would be happy to make it. I just am Leary about high value or ‘special’ coins that are irreplaceableI work in North High Point.
I have roughly 400 of them....
Quarters work great from a size 6 up to a 12, my opinion they work best for a 8-11. Half dollars work pretty well from 9-13. I haven't tried any dollar coins yet.I got a few of those as well. And Bicentennial dollars, too.
What ring sizes work well with what size coins?
I like the thicker band on that. You got the "IGWT" in there. Not sure you could get it on the quarter.@Surveyor I found a bicentennial 50 cent piece and tried it. While its not got perfectly straight sides (I will see if I can work that out) it turned out great. I left a patina on it and hit the high spots with steel wool. I think it came out great. A quarter should work the same but be a bit thinner of a band.
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I have another decent bicentennial 50 cent piece that should be pretty decent to use. (the more wear on the coin the less detail shows up) I can keep an eye out for a bicentennial quarter. They aren't terribly uncommon. The issue is finding one not worn out.This is so flippin cool Daryl. I'm going to have to go on a search for a bicentennial quarter and 50 cent piece. Would love to do this for my son.
That ship has sailed....It should show up as well if you don't have old eyes like mine.
Same, I did just look at the quarter and the way "In God We Trust is written on the same line, I don't think it would show up. It would be partially visible but cut off.That ship has sailed....
I have another decent bicentennial 50 cent piece that should be pretty decent to use. (the more wear on the coin the less detail shows up) I can keep an eye out for a bicentennial quarter. They aren't terribly uncommon. The issue is finding one not worn out.
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That’s badass DarylUsing some more of the dies I bought last week. This is a "gremlin bell" also known as a "guardian bell" made from 2 half dollar coins, the one on the bell skirt is a bicentennial. They will get better!
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What would an Eisenhower dollar do?Using some more of the dies I bought last week. This is a "gremlin bell" also known as a "guardian bell" made from 2 half dollar coins, the one on the bell skirt is a bicentennial. They will get better!
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I haven’t tried one so I’m not sure. I just did an image search and it looks like it would be similar looking to a Kennedy half dollar. Not sure how close it is in size.What would an Eisenhower dollar do?
They are about the size of Morgan silver dollars … 38.1mm diameter vs 30.6mm … 2.58mm thickness vs 2.15mm … it’s a pretty fair differenceI haven’t tried one so I’m not sure. I just did an image search and it looks like it would be similar looking to a Kennedy half dollar. Not sure how close it is in size.
Are you talking about a ring or a bell? For a ring, I have done a Morgan dollar and its huge LOL.They are about the size of Morgan silver dollars … 38.1mm diameter vs 30.6mm … 2.58mm thickness vs 2.15mm … it’s a pretty fair difference
I was thinking one for your bell project … one as a ring like you say would be huge NFL linemen huge.Are you talking about a ring or a bell? For a ring, I have done a Morgan dollar and it’s huge LOL.