Art 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowtracks Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm pulling for Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Sorry two-face nickel, had to vote against you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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