BigCanadianM 0 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 I voted for the spink. Two questions- Whats a spink? And why was he forced to modify it? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny 1989 0 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I voted for the spink.Two questions- Whats a spink? And why was he forced to modify it? Thanks! Cant answer the modify question but can the spink one, Spink make the British Coin catalogue every year and also hold coin auctions, etc. They made a series of patterns known as the "Spink Patina Collection" in 1999-2001 in response to cancelled plans by the Royal Mint who were originally going to do a "20th Century Monarch's" coin series featuring profiles of Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI & Elizabeth II See My Webpage for more info on Spink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigCanadianM 0 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Cool! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ken46 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 It seems that the powers to be were somewhat displeased with the left or rein hand and its proximity to a certain part of the anatomy. Please keep in mind the model was naked as he posed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigCanadianM 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I see...perhaps they where right :S Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dustin43160 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 spink!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doogy 0 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 i'm biased, as i say the Pistrucci George and Dragon design is the most beautiful reverse of any coin coin ever produced. I love the GB Crowns using this reverse design! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geordie582 0 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 For me, the Pistrucci harks back to the days of craftsmenship and pride. The others seem to be trying to be 'hip' and 'contemporary' . Schoolboy doodlings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NumisMattic2200 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I like the one on the left best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thedeadpoint 0 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 bump for the new members. one of my favorite polls of all time at CP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
henare 0 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 i'll take one of each, please... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kgvcollector 0 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 1951 Pistrucci's St. George and the dragon by far. Guess that is why I love collecting sovereigns and half sovereigns! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thedeadpoint 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 The Spink St. George is probably one of my favorite images I've seen here on CP for some reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thedeadpoint 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 The Spink St. George is probably one of my favorite images I've seen here on CP for some reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banivechi 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 1951. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drusus 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 well...after some time...I still love the classic 51...like someone said before, it harkens back to the great craftmanship that used to exist in coins...it seems to me to be the work of a real old school master. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottO 0 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 51, thats the classic design that was used on the viccys and soverigns was it not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hertfordian 0 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Sorry to be really awkward but can I opt for the 1950 pattern 4 shillings which was produced by the Royal Mint (I believe) and was basically v. similar to 1951 but it showed St George and the Dragon within the garter belt as per the design on the 1817 sovereigns. There's something about the way they did that design and on a silver-coloured coin which just makes it have the edge on the 1951 version.... Not sure if anyone's got a pic of it to hand that they could post? Hertfordian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
constanius 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 51, to me, the most lifelike and realistic the others appear 'wooden' in comparison. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottO 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 there is another george and dragon. dont russia have it on thier pieces (patron saint of moscow too) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drusus 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 A few examples of the Rooskie George and Dragon and a few more varieties: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thedeadpoint 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 More victories for George! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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