I 1st saw this coin as a beginning collector when I was 8 or 9. It belonged to my Mamaw. She told me she got it from her mother! I always wondered if they knew the numismatic value. I begged my Mamaw for it for several years until she told me I could have it when she died. I promptly told her then I don't want it. Yes, I have it.
Interesting to see a Photo Seal card from the era when Brian Wagner was still with Snow. That adds a bit of cache! Nice coin.
This one is such a cool piece of history that I would hope it's the last piece I would ever sell - neat piece of history before Kohler (reverse of coin) sold the dies to Baldwin.
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The coins that I would NEVER let go of are childhood acquisitions. From my mother, uncle, aunt, and the pretty bank tellers in my small town who knew I was a little kid collector......so....so...long ago.
This diobol from Athens was minted from a gold statue that was melted down to pay for a fleet to fight the Spartans.
If I sell it, I'd have to sell the rest of my collection as it's irreplaceable (two in private hands, the other owned by a prominent collector who will never need to sell).
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This diobol from Athens was minted from a gold statue that was melted down to pay for a fleet to fight the Spartans.
If I sell it, I'd have to sell the rest of my collection as it's irreplaceable (two in private hands, the other owned by a prominent collector who will never need to sell).
I have to believe that this would upgrade on a reconsideration submission to PCGS, looks 63 or better to me.
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If my collection were frozen in time now....probably this one because it's the largest coin and I would be able to see it better than any other as the years go on:
It’s a 1814 E/A Capped Bust Half. Very tough Redbook variety in AU and one of only 6 or 7 total in MS.
This is probably the 3rd finest known. I won it years ago in a Teletrade Auction as an unattributed 1814 in a NGC 61 holder and have since crossed and upgraded it to PCGS 63+ CAC.
For years I have looked for information on Lucas DeAyllon from the 1525 expedition.... They lasted about six months somewhere between Wilmington and Hilton head. When I retire, I plan to volunteer my time to the state archaeology guys.
My blackwater river diving days are long finished, but some remarkable finds have been made.
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For years I have looked for information on Lucas DeAyllon from the 1525 expedition.... They lasted about six months somewhere between Wilmington and Hilton head. When I retire, I plan to volunteer my time to the state archaeology guys.
My blackwater river diving days are long finished, but some remarkable finds have been made.
Oh, a blackwater diver. I always respected you guys. I'll bet we could have some interesting conversations. I found that coin with an underwater detector (Fisher 1280-X), though the site was on dry land.
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Wow... that is a real beauty.... Sure do not see many like that. Cheers, RickO
Never say never but even though I could upgrade this one I can't see myself doing so.
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I 1st saw this coin as a beginning collector when I was 8 or 9. It belonged to my Mamaw. She told me she got it from her mother! I always wondered if they knew the numismatic value. I begged my Mamaw for it for several years until she told me I could have it when she died. I promptly told her then I don't want it. Yes, I have it.
Hard for me to decide.
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Interesting to see a Photo Seal card from the era when Brian Wagner was still with Snow. That adds a bit of cache! Nice coin.
This one is such a cool piece of history that I would hope it's the last piece I would ever sell - neat piece of history before Kohler (reverse of coin) sold the dies to Baldwin.
I have 2.
Total graded = 2. Only 2 in MS65 none higher.
Real nice coins!
It would be a tough choice, but this would probably be the last...
I like the old stuff, so this would be last to go. Guess I follow a first struck, last out system. (Pics by CNG)
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Edit mess up. Sorry.
The coins that I would NEVER let go of are childhood acquisitions. From my mother, uncle, aunt, and the pretty bank tellers in my small town who knew I was a little kid collector......so....so...long ago.
This diobol from Athens was minted from a gold statue that was melted down to pay for a fleet to fight the Spartans.
If I sell it, I'd have to sell the rest of my collection as it's irreplaceable (two in private hands, the other owned by a prominent collector who will never need to sell).
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That is crazy cool!
Great coin. I have a 1838 that could be its sister.
Outstanding coins posted.
Hard to distill it all down to just one single coin.
I have to believe that this would upgrade on a reconsideration submission to PCGS, looks 63 or better to me.
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For the right price, all my coins are for sale. But this one may be the last to go...
I once had a coin I would never selll,,,,,,,,,,,
However,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I sold it 2 years ago.
last to sell will be two gold coins my great grandmother brought with her from Australia to the US when she was 7.
pictures pending.
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or maybe this one
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well in the US coin section this 1932d Wheat Penny would be one (given to me by a family member)
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Very cool @drddm . What's the story?
I don't own one of those types yet...
I like the cut of your Jib.
Messed up thing is, the last sell coin tends to change constantly over time. You'll find even better coins with enough hunting time put in.
If my collection were frozen in time now....probably this one because it's the largest coin and I would be able to see it better than any other as the years go on:
Thank you!
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Holler if for sale.
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It’s a 1814 E/A Capped Bust Half. Very tough Redbook variety in AU and one of only 6 or 7 total in MS.
This is probably the 3rd finest known. I won it years ago in a Teletrade Auction as an unattributed 1814 in a NGC 61 holder and have since crossed and upgraded it to PCGS 63+ CAC.
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Very nice!
There's a few I'd be reluctant to sell, probably these two:
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The last one to get sold would be the last one to sell.
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I was given this Morgan raw when I was 12 from my Uncle. Just had it graded a yr ago and I'm happy with keeping it for a long time.
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A time and place in history where skulls were commonly depicted on local currencies to reflect the hard and turbulent times.
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I'm more sentimental about my personal finds than the "bought" stuff, usually.
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For years I have looked for information on Lucas DeAyllon from the 1525 expedition.... They lasted about six months somewhere between Wilmington and Hilton head. When I retire, I plan to volunteer my time to the state archaeology guys.
My blackwater river diving days are long finished, but some remarkable finds have been made.
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nice coin all. impressive
Oh, a blackwater diver. I always respected you guys. I'll bet we could have some interesting conversations. I found that coin with an underwater detector (Fisher 1280-X), though the site was on dry land.