Morgan Dollar Coin Ring 1881

1881 S Silver Morgan Dollar Coin Ring. 

Sized at 11. Tire Design. Total weight of 24 grams. 

This piece is sold. But if you want one like it, contact me. Estimated Price is 220$

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Working with larger coin can be a difficult task. Its why I tend to stay away from larger coins. However I've been wanting to challenge myself. I've found the use of a drill or punch die set can be frustrating. And in my opinion, is just not an option for larger gauged coins. A large drill bit can jump around and scratch your coin, holding it in place can be a nightmare and your hole can be off center. So the other option is you might as well go with a die set. However, coins in die sets have a tendency to move as the hammer strikes its blow and your off center anyway. The biggest trouble with die sets is, they can crack the coin. Cracks so small you don't notice them until you start folding the coin. Besides. A large coin like a Morgan Dollar, doesn't really fit in a die punch.

   Instead,  I use a jewelers saw with a #4 or #6 ott blade to make my hole. The first step is to find my center and then draw a circle template in the center of the coin. Keeping my drill handy. I use a small drill bit, rather than the big one, to make a small hole in the top of the center circle template. I thread my saw blade through that. And from there I cut out my center. This not only helps get a good centered hole. But it greatly reduces any marring or scratches that a large drill bit or die punch may cause. And makes a better quality Morgan Dollar Ring possible.   

   The next step is to file away any unevenness or burrs while staying within the circle template. Shown right, is the coin after these steps. This process is a little more time consuming. However if you have the tools. I think its the best choice if you really want to make a good ring. 

   Once you have the center hole finished. You can proceed to make your coin ring as you normally would. If you have questions or need help. Feel free to ask them and I will post them in the next how to post.

Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with your ring making!

NOTE: THE PHOTO OF THE 1881 MORGAN DOLLAR COIN RING, I RYAN O'SHEA MADE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF THEFT FOR USE IN OTHER SO CALLED COIN RING MAKERS LISTINGS. IF YOU SEE MY WORK, ADVERTISED ON ANOTHER SELLERS SITE. I SUGGEST YOU TURN AROUND AND FIND AN HONEST RING MAKER.