Victorian Numismatic Twin Fourpence Brooch bowenite not heat treated (Sri Lanka)

not heat treated (Sri Lanka)

white waistcoat with a pattern

and somewhat unusual

This ring has something of an unusual story to tell

Victorian Numismatic Twin Fourpence Brooch bowenite not heat treated (Sri Lanka)DATE: Mid Victorian, c. 1860 Coin jewellery, aka numismatic jewellery, has been produced for virtually as long as coins have themselves. Ancient Egyptian, Roman, Etruscan, and Greek examples have all been found, indeed it's thought that it was reasonably common for wealthy people from these civilisations to show off their fortunes by literally wearing their money. The 19th century saw a mini renaissance in numismatic jewellery, inspired primarily by