+manu luq Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) I've designed geometric forms, inspired by decorative motifs of the XVI century architecture in Europe. The phrase: "Sometimes space and time disappear when we merge with the experience". Cardinal Points replace the hours 3, 6, 9, 12. I'm finishing the details of this coin. I'd like to do this type of source, ...if it's possible. The font size is enough to read the phrase? I would make this coin in 2-tones, but I'm finding with incompatibilities when choosing 2 metal, it seems that the antique copper can not be combined with any other, and black nickel, with very few metals. When resolved what to do with these technical limitations I will make three editions Edited: Trackable and own icon. Edited December 2, 2011 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote Link to comment
+yanagi Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) I've designed geometric forms, inspired by decorative motifs of the XVI century architecture in Europe. The phrase: "Sometimes space and time disappear when we merge with the experience". Cardinal Points replace the hours 3, 6, 9, 12. I'm finishing the details of this coin. I'd like to do this type of source, ...if it's possible. The font size is enough to read the phrase? I would make this coin in 2-tones, but I'm finding with incompatibilities when choosing 2 metal, it seems that the antique copper can not be combined with any other, and black nickel, with very few metals. When resolved what to do with these technical limitations I will make three editions Sounds really interesting but I can't see a picture... Edited March 20, 2011 by yanagi Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sounds really interesting but I can't see a picture... Solved Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Like this coin, Would be interested in some of these Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 These are the versions that I'd like to do, but perhaps not all of them. Beneath the enamel are the symbols of each of the 4 elements, according to the alchemists. There are details that can not be seen now, as different gritty. Perhaps I'll include more symbols, although it can look too small, I have to check this. The front is the same as above, without significant changes. BTW, the phrase is mine, but doesn't matter because the meaning is from all, which is much more essential. I mean that the matter is a mere vehicle of the spirit that animates it, ...if any Quote Link to comment
+MoonCatKDT & Peanut Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Love them - took me a few seconds of looking at it for my eyes to focus, but they are super pretty. I especially like the 4 Elements and the AE version. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Well, after some small changes in the metals and other details, I decided to go into production, ...without samples, so I'll post pictures when coins in hands, which I guess will be in June I will make four very limited editions for Sometimes geocoin: Water, satin silver w/ blue trans Fire, antique copper w/ red " Earth, foggy gold w/ brown " Air, white nickel w/ green " And an AE, antique bronze w/ dark blue, to trade only. I've put only the artwork of Sometimes Water edition. If there are enough people who like these coins during the next week, I'll increase the order Edited: BTW, removed Compass because really is not a compass. Edited April 10, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Title updated for the OP. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Well, after some small changes in the metals and other details, I decided to go into production, ...without samples, so I'll post pictures when coins in hands, which I guess will be in June I will make four very limited editions for Sometimes geocoin: Water, satin silver w/ blue trans Fire, antique copper w/ red " Earth, foggy gold w/ brown " Air, white nickel w/ green " And an AE, antique bronze w/ dark blue, to trade only. I've put only the artwork of Sometimes Water edition. If there are enough people who like these coins during the next week, I'll increase the order Edited: BTW, removed Compass because really is not a compass. Wow - I really like the one in the picture!! Quote Link to comment
+geoquino Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I am seriously interested in a couple (maybe more). Just one note - the last line is too close to the inner ring, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 I am seriously interested in a couple (maybe more). Just one note - the last line is too close to the inner ring, in my opinion. Mmmmm..., I think we can focus all a bit more, thanks! Quote Link to comment
+LustyPirateQueen Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Really great coin. Hope you increase the order so more of us can get 1 or more Quote Link to comment
+Team kizb Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Well, after some small changes in the metals and other details, I decided to go into production, ...without samples, so I'll post pictures when coins in hands, which I guess will be in June I will make four very limited editions for Sometimes geocoin: Water, satin silver w/ blue trans Fire, antique copper w/ red " Earth, foggy gold w/ brown " Air, white nickel w/ green " And an AE, antique bronze w/ dark blue, to trade only. I've put only the artwork of Sometimes Water edition. If there are enough people who like these coins during the next week, I'll increase the order Edited: BTW, removed Compass because really is not a compass. Sweet looking coin. Will be interested to see the final product. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Finally, after some changes, this is the sample for 'Sometimes Water', Black Nickel with Blue, soon available at Cache Addict, along with other versions I hope you like! Edited July 26, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Title updated at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+LewisClan77 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Sweet. It looks really nice. Hopefully my wallet will agree. Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Very nice! Great Job! Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Sometimes Geocoin Reservations This coin is minted in Black Nickel, Gold, Silver, Copper and Two-Tone (Gold/Antique Silver). I like specially how turned out the Two-Tones Edited August 31, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Title updated at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) I put pictures of the different versions that are available. In total there are eight versions, four are of a metal and predominant color for each of the four elements: fire/red in gold, earth/brown in silver, air/green in copper, water/blue in black nickel). Fire - Gold with Red Earth - Silver with Brown Air - Copper with Green Water - Black Nickel with Blue The other four versions are 2-Tone: Gold/Antique Silver. Here the background has been interchanged between the pairs of elements Water/Air and Fire/Earth. As usual, are much nicer on the hands than in the photos. I hope you like. PS: I'll put later pics for the 2-Tones editions. Edited September 2, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) These are the four editions in 2-Tone: Fire 2T - Gold/Antique Silver Earth 2T - Gold/Antique Silver Air 2T - Antique Silver/Gold Water 2T - Antique Silver/Gold Edited September 2, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Very nice! Quote Link to comment
+geoquino Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just a question about the diameter. The first design mentions two inches, in the reservation page the specifications mention another size. Thanks for an explanation. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just a question about the diameter. The first design mentions two inches, in the reservation page the specifications mention another size. Thanks for an explanation. In the first artwork was 2", but later left at 1.75" (finally I haven't put some small symbols.). Thanks for the question. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just to clarify some information about the design of the coin Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Hi there, this is my first COINTEST!!! The winner may choose one Sometimes geocoin in Gold, Silver, Copper or Black Nickel. The question to resolve is: In a city of the southern Spain there is the building whose one of his tracery inspired the reverse of the coin: What building is, and what city is it? For example: Mezquita, Cordoba - Only 1 guess every 4 hours. - Edited posts are disqualified. Cointest ends next Thursday 15 at midnight, or when the first correct answer, whichever comes first. I hope you like! Edited September 7, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+yanagi Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for the cointest! Sagrada Familia, Barcelona? Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Title updated at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for the cointest! Sagrada Familia, Barcelona? ...in the south of the country Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Alacazar, Seville Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 cathedral of santiago, galicia ILYK Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Alacazar, Seville Yes ... the correct answer was very fast ... I think I'll have to put another cointest Is the domed ceiling of the Ambassadors' Hall or Throne Room, in the Alcazar of Seville Congratulations Tim!!, I will send you the version you choose when minted, email me your address please, but I think I have it... Edited: Photo by Mary Ann Sullivan ©2005. I have photographed (on site), scanned, and manipulated all the images on these pages. Please feel free to use them for personal or educational purposes. Edited September 7, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Darn.... and I knew that one. Congrats! If you look at that ceiling long enough it will make you sick... makes it look like it is spinning. Edited September 7, 2011 by goosefraba1 Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 oh..... now that I was out... huh! I will keep an eye for an other.... Quote Link to comment
+yanagi Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for the cointest! Sagrada Familia, Barcelona? ...in the south of the country Oh sure, for me Spain is always South Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Well, here's the second round of the cointest The winner may choose one Sometimes geocoin in Gold, Silver, Copper or Black Nickel. The question is: Initially, there was gritty in the design of the coin, three densities of gritty, with the following relationship (see drawing): X + Y = Z What were the densities? The rules: - Only 1 guess every 2 hours. - Edited posts are disqualified. Cointest ends next Thursday 15 at midnight, or when the first correct answer, whichever comes first. PS: Remember the time difference, I may be sleeping when the response is correct. I hope you like! Quote Link to comment
+seekerfamily Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 100 +180 = 280 Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sorry if needed, I forgot mention that gritty can be 1 to 12 Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Alacazar, Seville Yes ... the correct answer was very fast ... I think I'll have to put another cointest I was running some cointests on the Schrodinger's geocoin thread and they went quite a bit faster than I expected too! Congratulations Tim!!, I will send you the version you choose when minted, email me your address please, but I think I have it... Thanks Manuel. I will send you the address and my choice in a few minutes. Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 4 + 8 = 12? I have no idea what gritty is? Some type of enamel or something? Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 how about 3 + 7 = 10 ???? Quote Link to comment
+seekerfamily Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 3 + 6 = 9 Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 4 + 8 = 12? I have no idea what gritty is? Some type of enamel or something? I believe that he is referring to the twelve textures that the Mints use. You can specify the texture be put onto a specific area of the coin in order to give it some "depth". The mint will sometime refer to at Grit #1, Grit #2 etc. Here is a picture of a texture wheel coin Texture Wheel Quote Link to comment
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