2022 ENS Hammered Token

2022 ENS Coin Show ~ Hammered Tokens

“A Show Success”

The 2022 Coin Show token(s) styled after a “King Richard II Groat” were struck in a late mediaeval style, using engraved dies and a sledgehammer. The metal for the planchet blanks were made available in Copper, Aluminium or Brass and subsequently struck by the show attendee(s).

Due to the nature of being hand struck, each token features’ it’s own irregular shape due to the nature of being hand struck. This method of hand striking simulates the way ancient late mediaeval style coins were minted 2000 or more years ago.

Collectors and Dealers who attended the show were intrigued and found this process to be both informative and interesting as it gave them insights into problems and variations that occur in the minting of their ancient coins.

Due to the overwhelming interest of attendees wishing to hammer their own token(s),  the Edmonton Numismatic Society will have a new set of dies with a new design for the 2023 Coin Show.

Planchets Tokens will be made available at the up-coming coin show admissions desk for a cost $5 per planchet.