Ok I got a good one for you guys. I have a 1965 Winston Churhill coin where "Churchill" is "Chvrchill". Now I was told by my dad that has gone to europe that a lot of U's and spelled with V's there. Any ideas here?:eating:
That's fairly commom usage which dates back to Midieval times when the there was no differentiation between the "U" and "V". In the case of the coin you have, it is more artistic license than anything else. Take a look at the word "trust" on the peace dollar.
The reason I asked to see photos is because the 1965 Churchill's I have all use the "U" and not a "V". I want to be sure that we are talking about the same coin. Chris
On that coin, called a Churchill Crown, the U is supposed to look like a U If it looks like a V, perhaps you have a different type of souvenir piece, a counterfeit coin, or one that is simply damaged in some way that causes the U to look more like a V. An image would help. Thanks, Bill
If it says FRIEND AND HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES|IN MEMORIAM on the reverse, it is not a Churchill crown, but a medal ANA: 1965.310.1 Jim
The reverse of the medal also has Brtitannia with her shield and a trident and was made by Commemorative Arts, noting that Winston had been given Honorary U.S. Citizenship by John F. Kennedy and US government in 1963.
I have a question about the Churchill coin as well. I was gifted one that was entombed in a clear resin. It was used on my relatives desk as a paperweight.How much does that diminish its value? I assume it eliminates it.
Well considering the value of a regular issue Churchill crown is about $1 or a little less I don't think you have to worry about the numismatic value. It's probably worth more as a paperweight.
