Something new to be offered. Coins of Caesar and Marc Anthony. (Dies by Joe Paonessa)
Celtic Die set for the Isle of Jersey Historic Trust. (Expert work completed by Magister Arion the Wanderer of An Tir. SCA)
Henry V 1/4 Nobles(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom SCA)
Our interpretation of Elizabeth I Ha'Groat. (Dies by James Coffman-Master Emmerich of Vakkerfjell, and Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes. Both of the West Kingdom-SCA)
New Florins.
(Dies Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
(Dies Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Louis XI Ecu(Dies by James Coffman-Master Emmerich of Vakkerfjell of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Islamic Silver
Dirhem and Half.
(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Dirhem and Half.
(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Basil II Nomismata
Very nice!
(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Very nice!
(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Something new!
11th Century Islamic Dirhems.
(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
11th Century Islamic Dirhems.
(Dies by Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Elizabeth I Three pence. The one in gold is a trial run for making Crowns in the future.
New process is making for some new coins.
A Byzantine demo coin
In two metals.(Dies by James Coffman-Master Emmerich of Vakkerfjell, and Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes. Both of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Byzantine demo coin reverse.
(Dies by James Coffman-Master Emmerich of Vakkerfjell, and Jason Kalayjian-Master Leo Diogenes. Both of the West Kingdom-SCA)
Gold Angels of Elizabeth I are in!
Obverse.(Dies by James Coffman-Master Emmerich of Vakkerfjell, of the West Kingdom-SCA)
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Gold Angel Reverse Side.
Lovely strike in NuGold!(Dies by James Coffman-Master Emmerich of Vakkerfjell)
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New Gold tone alloy!
We are leaving yellow brass behind and will now be using red brass alloy. More gold like and easier to strike. Takes a fine polish as well.
Charles I early reign Half Pennys
An order for 500. They sport a Rose on both sides.
Hedeby Viking Ship Coin
Struck in Pewter and Nugold. I made earrings out of these.
Atlantia Groat
Commissioned by the Crown Prince of The SCA Kingdom of Atlantia.
10th Century Saxon coins
These are from the reign of King Eadred, Grandson of Alfred the Great. A contempory of Eric Bloodaxe, Hywel Dda the Good, and Leo Phocas. Also the era when Erik the Red was born.
Venetian Grossi
My version of a very historical and widely produced coin. (These are silver)
A private order for a LARP Group back East.
I like making trees.
Japanese Koban
Handmade Gold (brass) Kobans.
I really like making these.
The reverse with clan/mint stamps in the next picture.
Each piece requires seven separate stamps before the serrations.
I really like making these.
The reverse with clan/mint stamps in the next picture.
Each piece requires seven separate stamps before the serrations.
Almohad Dirhems
A very interesting coin from Arab Spain and North Africa. Made for a customer in Trimaris. Pewter,Silver, and Brass. Lovely.
11th Century Byzantine Scyphate
These were recently completed for the Prince of Cynagua/West as part of my obligation as Minister of the Mint of Cynagua. An office that I helped to create and work at many years ago. The coins are copper and are very period in design.
11th Century Byzantine Scyphate Pile
I just love when an order is completed and in one big pile.
Kingdom Of Jerusalem=Knights head type Penny
Recently completed coin for the Crown Prince, now King of Trimaris. His reign theme is First Crusade. The coins are pewter.
Handmade punches
The punches are made from "music wire", shaped and heat treated. On average I have to make at least 3-4 new punches per new set of dies. This is on a par with Moneyers in Period.
Finished coin order
People naturally can't help but run their hands through a pile of coins.
Japanese Piece
All hand worked to look like the real thing.
Angel Coin
This was a vigil piece.
Dragonfly with a Hammer for a tail.
This was done on site at an event.
Siege Coin
Siege Piece with a gauntlet.
Boar piece
Outline of a Boar.
Bohemond VII Count of Tripoli, Prince of Antioch
This is a coin for the reign of Thorsten and Zephyrine, King and Queen of Trimaris. Their theme is First Crusade. Compare this with the following picture of an original.
As above
This is an original.
11th Century Scyphates
These are copies of an 11th century Aspron Trachy (Electrum) Scyphate from Byzantium. Very time consuming to make.
14th Century English Groats
These are from a completed order for a Medieval Group in Australia.
14th Century English Pennys
These are from a completed order for a Medieval Group in Australia.
Typical Striking kit.
A metal bolster, dies, blanks
Die progression
Note the slow mushroom shape that takes place over time. This is caused by multiple hammer strikes.
Starting a die face
The first ring of pellets that make up a border.
Venetian Grossi
Struck for the Grasshopper Casino, in the West Kingdom SCA
