@RogerB said:
[PS: The little pictures next to our names are "icons" not "avatars." An avatar is active code that does things (usually) beneficial to the person or thing represented. ]
More than one answer can be correct.
Avatar: “an icon or figure representing a particular person in video games, Internet forums etc.”.
Google “avatar definition” and see for yourself.
My avatar is a 1926 SLQ that I bought raw and I was delighted when it received a 66* grade.
@neildrobertson said:
I finally made my photo one of my coins. Not my best coin, but one I like that is representative of what I collect.
Can you tell us more about that coin? And, maybe show the other side?
It's one of my German Empire 1 Mark coins. It's the earlier smaller eagle type. I like the type a little more than the larger eagle type, but they are much rarer and harder to find in nice condition. I only have a handful that are uncirculated. I tend to gravitate towards ones like this with a more 'natural' patina.
It's one of my German Empire 1 Mark coins. It's the earlier smaller eagle type. I like the type a little more, but they are much rarer and harder to find in nice condition. I only have a handful that are uncirculated. I tend to gravitate towards ones like this with a more 'natural' patina.
I was thinking either Germany or Poland - but, I don't know foreign currency at all, so I dared not guess!
@neildrobertson said:
I finally made my photo one of my coins. Not my best coin, but one I like that is representative of what I collect.
Can you tell us more about that coin? And, maybe show the other side?
It's one of my German Empire 1 Mark coins. It's the earlier smaller eagle type. I like the type a little more than the larger eagle type, but they are much rarer and harder to find in nice condition. I only have a handful that are uncirculated. I tend to gravitate towards ones like this with a more 'natural' patina.
Prussia no longer exists, but not forgotten.
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When the new forum software debuted it offered a profile pic/avatar/icon featuring the likeness of a younger me.
I added the grey hair and that's my tune.
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someone here ordered this and had hoped for an original or a better quality or something and before i found out the details i asked if i could use the image. turns out the person was unhappy as it wasn't what it was purported to be and thus returned it. i did not rescind my asking to use the image nonetheless. quite beautiful imho.
i'd be pretty psyched if we could get some inspired designs like this on some of our newer coinage. i do like the classic looks and even a lot of the coins/designs that even inspired some of our coinage
My avatar is myself looking a bit drawn in the face.
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@3stars said:
Alaska's friendly rivalry with Texas makes up mine. We are 2.6x bigger than them...
How much is left after all the ice and snow melts?
The ones that stand out to me are all the banned ones. Not because they are interesting but because they are reminders of friends that are no longer here.
Smaller coins are easier to make out what it is since they are not shrunk so much. So a 3CS, $1 gold or half dime should work very well.
Mine is a 1937 PR67+ CAC Buffalo nickel. The colors are not so vivid in hand.
Mine is Jr Hoopster. Green screen promo pic for his University basketball team (division 3). Finished the current season averaging 15.6 pts and 9.5 rebounds
@1630Boston .... Nice.... I do not put fancy grips on my firearms... they are purely functional for tactical purposes. Working at the range, I see a lot of fancy grips.... but not practical. Cheers, RickO
I missed this post the first time around.
My avatar is one of my early Peace Dollar purchases, a 1928 in an old ANACS 64 holder. It has very strong luster.
I'll have to get a more recent photo, I think this one is from 2016
I never realized what an interesting group of avatars we have here. Most of them are too small for me to even see. How about suggesting PCGS make avatars larger. Guess that's why I always carry a 5X magnifying glass with me.
Thanks for the compliment.
I currently have 22 active Kennedy sets.
There are many many coins that I could choose from but this one always calls out to me.
Wayne
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It is and surprisingly good for a scanner. I've never been able to do anywhere close to that..
Like I said, "Some are non-coin related, and are interesting or funny!"
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
More than one answer can be correct.
Avatar: “an icon or figure representing a particular person in video games, Internet forums etc.”.
Google “avatar definition” and see for yourself.
My avatar is a 1926 SLQ that I bought raw and I was delighted when it received a 66* grade.
This is the trueview of my avatar coin and the actual avatar was imaged by @crazyhounddog
Old timers'll remember 'blown away'.
It's been said before, but I can normally associate the avatar with the poster quicker than their "handle"
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Of course I love mine!
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Although I was born in CA, I grew up in my avatar....Carson City, NV. Carson High class of '64...
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IIRC I think it was Maxell
That is the problem with being old enough to remember......you can't remember any more.
It's one of my German Empire 1 Mark coins. It's the earlier smaller eagle type. I like the type a little more than the larger eagle type, but they are much rarer and harder to find in nice condition. I only have a handful that are uncirculated. I tend to gravitate towards ones like this with a more 'natural' patina.
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I was thinking either Germany or Poland - but, I don't know foreign currency at all, so I dared not guess!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
My vurrent Avatar is one of my favorite coins.
My prior Avatar was the helmet of the Denver Bronvos, my favorite team.
Prussia no longer exists, but not forgotten.
I like mine, I'll likely never change it. It's a 1902 Great Britain Shilling.
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My avatar is an emoji likeness of me.
My Forum Avatar Coin — Certainly one of my favorites!!😁👍
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I picked up 900 Morgan dollars in rolls and took a couple of pictures
The 2 I kept after all was said and done.
This gave me inspiration to change mine since it has been the same for the last three or four years.
Where do you pick up 900 Morgan dollars in rolls???
I like the two you kept!!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
Love those colors!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
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His reign ended the usual way for a Roman Emperor, he was murdered.
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Those 900 Morgans. WOW! I have NEVER seen any thing like that. Those are so-o-o cool. Beauuutiful coins dude.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.My observe is better and it may CAC'd
Did you slab that one? The highest sale on PCGS is showing as an mS66 and I only see yours in the population report.
Let's see it and let us be the judge!
Just a huge fan of the band.
Saw them live in 1977.
I bought it as is. Not sure of its history before I got it except that it was trueviewed as a 66 or 66+
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When the new forum software debuted it offered a profile pic/avatar/icon featuring the likeness of a younger me.
I added the grey hair and that's my tune.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
someone here ordered this and had hoped for an original or a better quality or something and before i found out the details i asked if i could use the image. turns out the person was unhappy as it wasn't what it was purported to be and thus returned it. i did not rescind my asking to use the image nonetheless. quite beautiful imho.
i'd be pretty psyched if we could get some inspired designs like this on some of our newer coinage. i do like the classic looks and even a lot of the coins/designs that even inspired some of our coinage
My avatar is from the Marillion album "Seasons End"
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Old thread alert!
My avatar is myself looking a bit drawn in the face.
Mr_Spud
How much is left after all the ice and snow melts?
The ones that stand out to me are all the banned ones. Not because they are interesting but because they are reminders of friends that are no longer here.
Smaller coins are easier to make out what it is since they are not shrunk so much. So a 3CS, $1 gold or half dime should work very well.
Mine is a 1937 PR67+ CAC Buffalo nickel. The colors are not so vivid in hand.
I got a couple I’d like to use but I would get kicked off. Maybe as part of my goodbye someday.
Name dropper.
Jim
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Mine is Jr Hoopster. Green screen promo pic for his University basketball team (division 3). Finished the current season averaging 15.6 pts and 9.5 rebounds
. I suppose I should have a set of grips made with inlaid coins...
Cheers, RickO
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@1630Boston .... Nice.... I do not put fancy grips on my firearms... they are purely functional for tactical purposes. Working at the range, I see a lot of fancy grips.... but not practical. Cheers, RickO
I missed this post the first time around.
My avatar is one of my early Peace Dollar purchases, a 1928 in an old ANACS 64 holder. It has very strong luster.
I'll have to get a more recent photo, I think this one is from 2016
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I just plain like it and it represents what I collect.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I never realized what an interesting group of avatars we have here. Most of them are too small for me to even see. How about suggesting PCGS make avatars larger. Guess that's why I always carry a 5X magnifying glass with me.
Nice Kennedy, great year!
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Someone out there has this tattoo, but I have none.
Thanks for the compliment.
I currently have 22 active Kennedy sets.
There are many many coins that I could choose from but this one always calls out to me.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...