Recarving a 1892 one cent shilling

[Billzach]

Recarving a 1892 shilling

I,ve been wanting to recarve a late 1800,s south africa shilling for years and decided today was the day to carve it..The host coin was a 1892 south africa shilling [ silver]...Before and after pictures.

 

[SharpGraver]

That is one Beautiful coin Bill.

 

[Tim Wells]

Alright that does it! I'm ridin' up there to see you.

 

[Billzach]

Tim
I,m remodeling my engraving shop this fall to where i,ll have a 8x10 room in addtion to my engraving room, I already have heat, air cond, tv, recliner, etc. but it,s a tight fit, this will allow a visting engraver to have a private room for the night..

 

[coincutter]

which room has the still set up in it

 

[Ray Cover]

Careful Bill

I've been wanting to come see you for a good while too. You may have to get a motel 6 sign for that room

Ray

 

[Billzach]

Ray
We were almost neighbors when you lived down in Cape..

 

[Peter E]

As always....beautifully done Bill.

I didn't know African shillings were silver.

Peter

 

[sdcoxx]

Bill,
Very Nice....
Thanks for sharing, I'll keep that extra room in mind...
Stephen

 

[Sam]

Another brilliant example of your work, Bill. The precision in which you do these coins is just fantastic!!
~Sam

 

[armcarve]

Bill,
That is a BEAUTIFUL coin. Thanks for sharing.
Amy