Art 0 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 syzygy's USA nickel Magicians nickel: One side is drilled out and a second 'head' side is shaved down and inserted into the drilled out side. Note the very clear seam. YeOldeCollector's Robert of Anjou Gigliato This is a large hammered coin at well over an inch in diameter. Robert of Anjou Gigliato of Avignon mint. The obverse features Robert seated with an orb and sceptre and a lion either side of him. The reverse features a very ornate cross fleuree with each quarter dominated by a lis. Robert was a very powerful figure in Europe at the time, (1309-1343). He was King of Naples, titularly King of Jerusalem, Count of Provence & Forcalquier, Duke of Calbria and ruler of many other parts of Italy. The design of this coin, and its size, has really captivated me. So different from its English counterparts. I do believe this to be a contemporary forgery. I understand that such coins were copied in places such as Rhodes and then shipped to the mainland for circulation. Such a beautiful example of Medieval art which has both numismatic and, due to its brilliant quality forgery, social history as this was contemporaneously made to be circulated as a genuine example alongside genuine pieces. Link to post Share on other sites
knowtracks 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm pulling for Robert Link to post Share on other sites
UncleBobo 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Sorry two-face nickel, had to vote against you! Link to post Share on other sites
syzygy 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Even I had to go with the hammered, but I swear I have met that guy on the two-headed pack. Link to post Share on other sites
Art 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 The winner of this thread is: YeOldeCollector's Robert of Anjou Gigliato Link to post Share on other sites
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