Ameeer Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 hi I was wondering are they the same thing or is there a difference between them , any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Yes, A piedfort is a thicker than normal planchet. A modern bullion "coin" 2oz piedfort could be the same circumference as it's 1oz counterpart but thicker, a 2oz "coin" in comparison to a 1oz version would be the same thickness but have a larger circumference. Sizes will vary depending on the series, metal, denomination, etc. of the coin. Ali E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameeer Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 but how much is the thickness? is it exactly doubled ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeEik Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 A 2 oz coin weighs 2 oz. a piedfort coin is thicker than the non-piedfort version of the same coin, usually twice as thick and twice the weight RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeEik Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 3:17 PM, Ameeer said: but how much is the thickness? is it exactly doubled ? Usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I could be totally wrong on this but all the [phographs] I have ever seen suggest these piedforts are double the thickness of smaller coins, usually no larger than a U.S nickel. I am not aware of larger piedforts the size of U.S. halves or dollars. Engravers may work on larger pieces but these are not "coins" and to my knowledge are never referred to as such. Occasionally, you will see the term "essai" used with piedfort which suggests a proposed design for a new contemplated series. I do not believe a piedfort, which commonly precedes a series will be found in the middle of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
