Coin Search

[Paul R]

My wife is wanting a ring that is made from coins(there is a ring maker that does this). I need a fairly common coin that is from either Italy or Ireland that is about 23mm in diameter. Is there a denomination that meets this requirement?

Regards

Paul

[Hoyden R.]

I saw this guy's work, so now I have to have a ring made from a coin from either Italy or Ireland.

I'm trying to find a ring made of silver that is about 23mm. It's a challenge to find one with a nice design around the edge. My biggest finger is a rather loose size 6, so we can't use one of the bigger coins that I really like.

Any idea how we can run down such a coin?

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtifactCoinRings

I like the Gothic florins as well.

Edited November 5, 2014 by Hoyden R.

[paul wood]

Dear Paul and Hoyden.

Paul.

An Italian gold 20 lire of either Victor Emanuel II or Umberto I will be the nearest at around 21.5-22mm, can be purchased at little more than scrap in average condition, there is an Irish coin in gold that would fit, it is a gold pistole from the great rebellion of the 1640s but you would not get any change out of $100,000 and the chance of finding one is slim to say the least.

Hoyden

An Irish republic shilling of 1928-66 is 23.5mm, quite nice it has a harp one side and a bull the other, or alternatively a 19th century Italian 1 lire will also do the trick.

All the best,

Paul

[Stuka f]

Love the work of the ring maker!

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[Claudius]

Love the work of the ring maker!

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one ring to rule them all....

[bigjarofwasps]

Would be very interested in seeing the finished item Paul.

[Paul R]

Thanks all. How much are the Irish Shilling coins these days?? We will definitely share a photo of the finished product.

[paul wood]

You should be able to pick a nice one up on E-Bay for $50 or under (perhaps try the Irish E-bay (you might get some nice Guinness medallions).

Paul

[Paul R]

Thank you all!! We will post the finished image here. :-)