CW88 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) After a few months of designing/sampling, I'm going to have a large 2 part, 3D design coming out in June. The 'Celtic Sword & Shield Geocoins'. Being half Scottish, the theme of this coin is something I've wanted to do for a while (so it's sort of a personal coin), but it took a while to come up with a design I liked to go with the idea. The Shield part of the coin measures 2.25 inches wide, is 13mm thick at it's thickest point and weighs around 100g. The front side is 3D, and is based on a Scottish 'Targe' shield design. The raised/3D part of this coin also contains a slot through it which will hold the Sword coin. The back side is 2D and features the Waddell family coat of arms (my surname) and has the Waddell family motto 'Orna Verum' meaning 'Adorn the Truth'. The shields will have imitation hard enamels (with textured metal and designs under the translucent enamels), and some with two tone finishes. The Sword coin is based on a Scottish Claymore sword and is made of stamped copper. It measures 3.5 inches long and 3mm thick with two tone finishes. It has nice 3D details, and the base of the handle has a lions head symbolizing my connection to Africa where I was born and grew up. These coins will be sold as pairs (A trackable Shield with matching trackable Sword), and will come in a custom velvet bag (as shown above). Then there will also be some extra swords available on their own. They will all be trackable, and will share an icon. Right now I've ordered 50 pairs of each sword/shield, with a small number of extra matching swords. There will also be one additonal sword version (Shiny Gold/Antique Silver - shown above) which is the only version that won't be paired with a sword. Due to their size and how they are made, these will be more expensive than previous coins. Pricing is still to be finalized but the single swords will probably be around £15, and the Sword/Shield Pairs around £35. I'm going to be away for most of April/May, so I will only have the final coins in early June. So will post more details on pricing, the sale and any reservations in June. So for now here is a picture showing the size (compared to my 2 inch Global Nomad coin) as it's hard to tell the actual size from the above photos. And here are all the versions that are being made (though the bottom Black/Gold version is being changed, from the Black Nickel base to a Shiny Gold base). - Antique Silver Shield with Antique Silver/Shiny Nickel Sword - Antique Gold Shield with Antique Gold/Shiny Nickel Sword - Antique Copper Shield with Antique Copper/Shiny Nickel Sword - Two Tone Antique Silver/Gold Shield with Antique Silver/Shiny Nickel Sword - Two Tone Antique Gold/Silver Shield with Antique Bronze/Shiny Nickel Sword - Two Tone Antique Copper/Gold Shield with Antique Copper/Shiny Nickel Sword - (for final version) Shiny Gold/Shiny Gold/Black Wipe Shield with Shiny Gold/ Shiny Nickel Sword Larger photos of all the versions can be seen on my Facebook Group, where I'll also post more updates: CW88's Geocoins Edited April 1, 2015 by CW88 Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 can hardly wait!!! I have a couple of samples and these are incredible #understatement hoping for a complete set Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I see a few versions I'd like to have. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Krazy_Kajun Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 These coins are a MUST HAVE! I cant wait great job CW88 Safe Travels on your trip! Quote Link to comment
+badger10 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Would love to get these!!! Very nice. Quote Link to comment
+Murazor Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Superb. The diameter of the shield is equal to the height of the Kraków geocoin so something big and heavy approaches... Quote Link to comment
+Losdelrio Team Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Great job!!! I got one antique copper version... it's nice but now I need the sword. Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Such an awesome design! Congrats on another great one! Quote Link to comment
+shootingstarco Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Would definitely be interested in one of these! Incredible! Quote Link to comment
+Maebius Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Yep, yep.... WANT! These are perfect for my collection. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread for when they go on sale! Quote Link to comment
+el_L0qu1t0 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Can i Pre Order one of these nic eLooking and awesome Coins??? Quote Link to comment
CW88 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 It took a while, but all the final coins have arrived, and they will be going on sale from my webstore on Sunday, June 21st at 7pm CEST (Central European Summer Time). For final numbers, there are 50 of each Shield (7 versions), 65 of each Sword (5 versions) plus and additional 45 LE Swords (only available on their own, with Shiny Gold/Antique Silver finish). As they were designed to fit the swords, the Shields will be sold as pairs with their matching Sword (as shown below). Each coin has their own individual tracking number, but will share an icon. And there will be a small number of single swords available on their own. The pairs will come in the custom velvet bags, but the single swords will come in small plastic bags. And just to confirm the sizes: The Shields measure 2.25 inches wide and 13mm thick, with imitation hard enamels. The Swords are 3.5 inches long, around 3mm thick and are 3D, made of stamped copper and all have two tone finishes. Together the Sword & Shield weigh around 115g. The coins did end up being expensive to produce, so these might be the only ones made unless there is enough interest for a remint. Then maybe a few new versions might be made. But for pricing, all the pairs will be £35 each (that's for 2 trackable coins), and the single 'RE' swords will be £15 each and the LE's £17. All the pairs can be seen below. Quote Link to comment
+Murazor Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 For final numbers, there are 50 of each Shield (7 versions), 65 of each Sword (5 versions) Now I have problems counting. So there are 50*7=350 Shields total and 65*5=325 Swords total... Ups! Something is wrong here... I guess that copper and silver hilt Swords have higher mintages as there are two Shields for each of them to fit into. Quote Link to comment
CW88 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 For final numbers, there are 50 of each Shield (7 versions), 65 of each Sword (5 versions) Now I have problems counting. So there are 50*7=350 Shields total and 65*5=325 Swords total... Ups! Something is wrong here... I guess that copper and silver hilt Swords have higher mintages as there are two Shields for each of them to fit into. You're right - I only counted one each of the 50 copper and silver swords. There were 350 swords with the pairs and 120 extras including the LE's. The correct numbers of the swords should be: Antique Gold: 50 + 15 Antique Bronze: 50 + 15 Antique Silver: 100 + 15 Antique Copper: 100 + 15 Shiny Gold: 50 + 15 LE: 45 Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Just so you know... These beauties are still available at CW88's site. Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Yes, they are 'beauties' .... but just can't handle the $65 price tag, regardless of 2 tracking codes, or not. Maybe some day in a trade ..... Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Yes, they are 'beauties' .... but just can't handle the $65 price tag, regardless of 2 tracking codes, or not. Maybe some day in a trade ..... +1 Quote Link to comment
Colorado Bear Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Got Mine in the mail today. First off I want to know what brand of tape did you use. My razor sharp knife just kept skimming on the surface and would not cut, could not stab it either, I had to break out mu trauma shears to cut into the package. When I got in, WOW!!! beautiful coins, nice weight to them. Great Job and thank you. Colorado Bear Jay Edited July 8, 2015 by Colorado Bear Quote Link to comment
+Maebius Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yep, just got mine today also, and they are amazing. Also will second the tape. I used a knife to poke into it, to get the cut started, then was able to slice it open. Well done sir! (I grabbed a mandala coin also, which was on-par in it's awesomeness as was the Sword/Shield combo) thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Murazor Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Still waiting for mine... Hopefuly they'll arrive soon. Quote Link to comment
CW88 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Got Mine in the mail today. First off I want to know what brand of tape did you use. My razor sharp knife just kept skimming on the surface and would not cut, could not stab it either, I had to break out mu trauma shears to cut into the package. When I got in, WOW!!! beautiful coins, nice weight to them. Great Job and thank you. Colorado Bear Jay Glad you like them And I just use regular parcel tape for most of them, but probably overdo the tape a little just to make sure the envelopes don't break (I don't quite trust the envelopes completely after a couple of them split in a row a few years ago and coins went missing). Hopefully the majority of coins arrive ok - I've had about 5 people find the top part of the coin has separated during shipping. I was told they were meant to be soldered on, but it actually looks like it was glued on which I'm a bit annoyed about. But I've found a bit of superglue fixes it fine (and probably stronger than whatever glue was originally used). Hopefully the rest of the coins that were sent out will get to everyone soon. Quote Link to comment
CW88 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 I've reduced the price of the remaining coins on my webstore to hopefully help cover some of my next design. The Sword/Shield pairs are now £30 each (including postage) - and again this is for 2 trackable coins. The LE Swords have also been reduced to £15 including postage. Quote Link to comment
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