Cartwheel restrike

[constanius]

2 of my original Cartwheel 2d 1797. George III. Britannia  & a buckle made from 2 silvered 2d cartwheels by THS
 


 

[Figleaf]

Great fun illustration of this type. It brings out the workmanship of the Soho mint, which could consistently produce round, well centered, well struck coins, even when adding incuse lettering in a raised edge and even when the London mint couldn't. This is the way I like coins best. Details are sharp, yet there are signs of use. The belt buckle is quite a find. It lends some credence to the theory that the coins were kept as novelty items. Any idea who T. H. S. was?

Peter

[gs17590]

Nice pictures.  I too feel the twopence is a paricularly nice coin.  Interestingly I have a 1769 Swedish 2 Or coin of almost the same size and weight. It's as KM#461 3rd edition though the 3rd edition shows dates only up to 1768 for this coin.

Iain

[constanius]

Great fun illustration of this type. It brings out the workmanship of the Soho mint, which could consistently produce round, well centered, well struck coins, even when adding incuse lettering in a raised edge and even when the London mint couldn't. This is the way I like coins best. Details are sharp, yet there are signs of use. The belt buckle is quite a find. It lends some credence to the theory that the coins were kept as novelty items. Any idea who T. H. S. was?

Peter

Perhaps Thomas Streetin a London silversmith active in the 1800's.  Pic shows that something was attached below both coins, since removed. Could have been a buckle for some form of regalia, used by a small lodge or political club.  Pure speculation on my part I know.

   

[Figleaf]

That would be nice and the timing would be correct, but I only found TS on the net as his "corporate logo". The two points of attachment are intriguing. One thing that came to my mind is a Scottish marching band. I believe they often wear broad belts and the attachments could have held tassels.

Peter