The Antonine Club (2 Viewers)

[BonScot]

The Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius advanced his legions north of Hadrian’s Wall as far as modern day Glasgow where he built another wall known locally as the Antonine Wall.

The Romans managed to stay here for a few decades before a combination of the weather, the midges and psychotic hairy arsed Caledonians sent them back behind Hadrians Wall.

So with that in mind here’s an idea based on the history and a 60’s style theme.

The inlay isn’t the final version. Anyone got any thoughts on these so far?

Denoms will be 25p, £1, £5. £20, £100

This has already gone through a few changes. The most up to date version is below

 

[jr8719]

The Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius advanced his legions north of Hadrian’s Wall as far as modern day Glasgow where he built another wall known locally as the Antonine Wall.

The Romans managed to stay here for a few decades before a combination of the weather, the midges and psychotic hairy arsed Caledonians sent them back behind Hadrians Wall.

So with that in mind here’s an idea based on the history and a 60’s style theme.

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The inlay isn’t the final version. Anyone got any thoughts on these so far?

Denoms will be 25p, £1, £5. £20

I'd go with a solid frac, personally — but that's just me, dude.

 

[SteveEH]

I'd go with a solid frac, personally — but that's just me, dude.

I second that.

 

[BonScot]

I'd go with a solid frac, personally — but that's just me, dude.

I’ve never liked solid fracs. I feel sorry for the wee fracs not getting any of the pizzazz the other chips get

 

[Beakertwang]

I'd rotate the spot on the 112 to about 10:00, like this.

 

[BonScot]

I'd rotate the spot on the 112 to about 10:00, like this.
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I was not aware that you could rotate the spots. Is there a rotate button that I’ve not noticed after all these years?

 

[Beakertwang]

I was not aware that you could rotate the spots. Is there a rotate button that I’ve not noticed after all these years?

 

[SteveEH]

I was not aware that you could rotate the spots. Is there a rotate button that I’ve not noticed after all these years?

I like 212 fracs best, but prefer a solid over 112 given your $1 is already 212.

Maybe a 1/2 pie frac?

 

[BonScot]

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Every day is a school day

 

[chipinla]

I get where you’re going with using A mold simply because of the A. But to me it doesn’t work for this theme. It feels forced.

Have you looked at scroll mold? Or HCE.

 

[BonScot]

I get where you’re going with using A mold simply because of the A. But to me it doesn’t work for this theme. It feels forced.

Have you looked at scroll mold? Or HCE.
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I thought about Scroll mould, especially as I’m thinking of getting the $20 made as a 44mm. Pity Roman mould is no longer available.

 

[chipinla]

I thought about Scroll mould, especially as I’m thinking of getting the $20 made as a 44mm. Pity Roman mould is no longer available.

If Roman was available… look out

 

[BonScot]

Changed to scroll mould, went for multicoloured edge spots, made the £20 a 44mm and added a 44mm hundo as well.

 

[mattross1313]

added a 44mm hundo as well.

MOOOOOOOAR

 

[MeridianFC]

Should the prestige chip no be blue, Saltire and all that?

Good looking set though personally I’m not into the multi/single spits on both the blue and red. That’s just me.

 

[allforcharity]

Go 44mm on Scroll mold?

 

[BonScot]

Updated with new inlay design. 25p, £1, £5 all 39mm. £20 and £100 both 44mm.

Thanks to @mattross1313 for his help designing the inlays. If you’re looking for a designer give him a shout.

 

[mattross1313]

I love the new colours on the £20 chip.....oh wait, they'll all £20! I love the new yellow chip
Not super in love with the frac, but I get the progression. I wonder if 2/3/4 spots would work on the 39mm chips? as opposed to the current 1/2/3

 

[BonScot]

I love the new colours on the £20 chip.....oh wait, they'll all £20! I love the new yellow chip
Not super in love with the frac, but I get the progression. I wonder if 2/3/4 spots would work on the 39mm chips? as opposed to the current 1/2/3

Hmm you might be on to something…

 

[MeridianFC]

The new inlay looks great!

 

[MeridianFC]

I also think it's a brilliant idea to have multiple chips with the same denomination. No one has ever done that before. Talk about bold!

 

[BonScot]

I also think it's a brilliant idea to have multiple chips with the same denomination. No one has ever done that before. Talk about bold!

Saves anyone having to think

 

[MeridianFC]

Saves anyone having to think

Player 1: What's the bet?
Players 2: Uh......

 

[BonScot]

Player 1: What's the bet?
Players 2: Uh......

It’s as if you’ve been to one of my games

 

[MeridianFC]

It’s as if you’ve been to one of my games

Next time I'm in the Dear Green Place, I'm going to have to get myself invited to your game. To contribute to the local economy and all that.

 

[Darson]

I don't think you can mix 39mm and 44mm in the same order so you'll be subject to the 300 chip minimum for the 20s/100s or have to be very nice to David. You'll need a lot of patience as the 44mm molds run rarely. But here's a good example of someone pulling it off in style: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/making-a-splash-in-the-khoi-pond-cpc-39mm-44mm.35553/

 

[BonScot]

I don't think you can mix 39mm and 44mm in the same order so you'll be subject to the 300 chip minimum for the 20s/100s or have to be very nice to David. You'll need a lot of patience as the 44mm molds run rarely. But here's a good example of someone pulling it off in style: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/making-a-splash-in-the-khoi-pond-cpc-39mm-44mm.35553/

Thanks for the heads up. That’s not a big problem as I’m still unsure if I want 44mm as they’re a pain to fit in a chip case. Probably stick with all 39mm if it’s an issue.

In fact I think you’ve made up my mind for me to stick to all 39mm.

 

[jr8719]

Thanks for the heads up. That’s not a big problem as I’m still unsure if I want 44mm as they’re a pain to fit in a chip case. Probably stick with all 39mm if it’s an issue.

In fact I think you’ve made up my mind for me to stick to all 39mm.

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I'd probably change the spot on the first two chips and tweak a few colours, but it's looking great, mate!

 

[BonScot]

Version with just one edge spot colour. Quite like these.

 

[MeridianFC]

Version with just one edge spot colour. Quite like these.

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That actually is quite fetching.