Piedfort
A term that means "double thick," it usually refers to French coins that were made in a double thickness to signify double value. Sometimes spelled Piefort.
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Piedfort
A coin, token or medal which has been struck using standard dies on a planchet which is thicker than normal (usually double thickness). Piedfort strikings are normally restricted to collector or VIP issues.
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Piedfort - A coin that is struck on a thicker blank than is usual. Recently the Royal mint starting striking Silver Piedfort coins, these have proved popular with collectors. It fascinating to see a coin twice or more times it's normal thickness! ...
piedfort
Refers to French coins that were twice as thick as normal because their value was double that of their regular counterparts.
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Piedfort - A French word for a coin which is thicker than the usual striking. There can be double, triple and six times thickness piedforts.
Piedfort, derived from the French word 'piedforte' meaning heavyweight is struck on a planchet twice the thickness of the regular coin. They are struck as collector pieces.
The French spelling used in Europe is piedfort. pioneer gold Gold coins, often privately produced, struck in areas of the United States to meet the needs of a coin shortage, generally in traditional U.S. denominations. The U.S.
2 The 2nd Series 1988 - 1999 1 oz Silver Piedfort
3 The 3rd Series 1997 - 2008 1 oz Silver
4 The 1st Scallop Series 1993 - 2004 2/3 oz Silver
5 The 1st Scallop Series 1993 - 2004 1/2 oz Gold
6 The 2nd Scallop Series 2005 - 2017 2/3 oz Silver ...
Patterns similar to the new bridge designs but with no inscription of value were made available to the public. In addition, silver proofs and some silver piedfort proofs were issued by the Royal Mint.
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Prince Philip's 90th birthday celebration this year offers a excellent opportunity for the Royal Mint to honor him with a £5 coin available in Cupro-nickel, Silver proof and Piedfort, Gold proof and Platinum proof.
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piefort: A piece struck on a planchet twice or more the normal thickness, though with the regular designs. The French spelling used in Europe is piedfort.
 See also: Coin, Mint, Silver, Gold, Proof
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