![]() ![]() ![]() The shape, diameter, and device centering will vary on each item. Note to collectors: Being hand fabricated and hot struck, these medals will exhibit some small irregularities that are not considered to be detracting. Reverse: DIAN EPHE, temple of Diana Ephesia: cult statue of Diana of Ephesus within tetrastyle temple of the Ionic order on podium of four steps, pediment decorated with figures flanking a central table with disk above, two tables and recumbent figures in angles.Obverse: CLAVD CAES AVG, bare head left. ![]() 999 Silver Diameter: 39mm Weight: 62. The anachronism of an archaic fabrication method combined with historic Americana designs creates a distinctive style and a truly beautiful collectible. Intaglio Mint - Cryptozoology: Mothman - BU (2oz Silver) Country: United States Period: Federal Republic (1776-Date) Type: Silver Bullion Mint: Intaglio Mint - Waco, Texas Composition. While Ancient Greek techniques are used to create the appearance of an ancient coin, the designs themselves are drawn from American coin and medal elements. This makes each medal unique, displaying the characteristics of an ancient coin and the ancient techniques employed to produce it. Each piece is hand centered by eye while it is red hot and struck without a retaining collar. Just as the Ancient Greeks produced their masterworks, the edges of these medals are hand-hammered before being hot struck under high relief dies.
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