Coin collection websites? Online exhibitions?

AlanLastufka

I’ve spent some time over the last three months building a website to showcase my coin collection. Inspired a bit by the Tyrant’s website and being able to view some of their coins online, I designed and built my site from scratch to display everything exactly as I wanted the information to appear (while being desktop, tablet, and mobile friendly).

I just added the 97th coin to my site and think it’s time to share it publicly. Every coin features large detailed photos, along with specifics of mintages, metal content, design elements, and other interesting specifications.

I also decided now was the time to give my coins a collective name, so I settled on the Chronos Collection, as Chronos is the personification of time, and I can’t think of a better descriptor for a collection of historic coins spanning over three centuries.

You can view my online collection here: https://chronoscollection.com/

And if you just want to jump right to an individual coin page, here’s an example of how each coin is displayed: https://chronoscollection.com/coins/1937-d-buffalo-nickel-3-legs/

There are a couple blog posts covering the collection and updates that get posted as I add new pieces. There will be more of those in the future.

I also keyword tagged each coin so subsets and smaller collections are dynamically created as new coins are added. Using these tags, the site automatically creates collections by region, gold or silver alloys, finishes (including proof, reverse proof, enhanced, etc), and a whole lot more. It’s all very cool and allows for dozens of different ways to view the collection.

For those of you interested in the backend tech, I wrote a post about building the site here: https://chronoscollection.com/building-an-online-coin-exhibit/

I’ll continue to update the website as I acquire new pieces, and I will expand upon descriptions over time to present as much information as possible about each coin.

I know I’m not the only collector to put together an online display of their coins. Feel free to drop links here, I’d love to browse other collections. And if you view mine, I hope you enjoy the presentation!

coinbuf

Looks very nice, congrats on a nice site. I do not have one myself but I do occasionally look in on this one. https://thechristophercollection.net/

HoldTheMayo

Very nice! If you need help PM me. I’m a software developer.

JonBrand83

Mine is no where even close. Just has some images but no descriptions. I have always encouraged collectors in different hobbys to display their collections on a site as it really makes everything more fun, IMO. Also makes it easy to reference your coins when talking about them. Very nice job sir!

Here is mine, although I only have 6 coins on it at the moment.

https://www.jbknifeandcoin.com/american-gold-coins/

CentSearcher

I love your site! I started working on building my own website a month ago. It's not complete, but it's close enough to completion for me to post it:

http://legacyoflincoln.atwebpages.com/index.html

Eldorado9

Very well executed website....Wish I had one myself!

BillJones

You might check out my registry set on the competition’s site. Every coin is photographed, and there are write-ups for the majority of coins.

WillieBoyd2

I have run a hobby (non-commercial) numismatic website since 2008 with articles on various coins.

I have had the website for more than ten years now highlighting changes in my numismatic interests.

Topics include "Coins in Movies", "Coins on Television", and "The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin".

The website:
https://www.brianrxm.com

AlanLastufka

@Eldorado9 said:
Very well executed website....Wish I had one myself!

Thanks! I have done some freelance work in the past if you're interested in maybe having a site built for you.

@coinbuf said:
Looks very nice, congrats on a nice site. I do not have one myself but I do occasionally look in on this one. https://thechristophercollection.net/

Just spent some time on there, I love the blog posts about the auction wins and loses and just how high some of the recent bidding has been!

@WillieBoyd2 said:
I have run a hobby (non-commercial) numismatic website since 2008 with articles on various coins.

I have had the website for more than ten years now highlighting changes in my numismatic interests.

Topics include "Coins in Movies", "Coins on Television", and "The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin".

The website:
https://www.brianrxm.com

Very cool! Looking through your "Coins in Movies" list, I can't help but notice how old most of the movies are, shame we don't see rare coins pop up more often in modern films.

@BillJones said:
You might check out my registry set on the competition’s site. Every coin is photographed, and there are write-ups for the majority of coins.

When I hung out on the forums across the street more, I remember looking through your sets often. I was always jealous of a number of the pieces, especially (I believe it was yours, anyway) the gold octagonal Pan-Pac. Thanks for the reminder.

@CentSearcher said:
I love your site! I started working on building my own website a month ago. It's not complete, but it's close enough to completion for me to post it:

http://legacyoflincoln.atwebpages.com/index.html

Great start! Love the '64 proof Lincoln in particular.

@JonBrand83 said:
Mine is no where even close. Just has some images but no descriptions. I have always encouraged collectors in different hobbys to display their collections on a site as it really makes everything more fun, IMO. Also makes it easy to reference your coins when talking about them. Very nice job sir!

Here is mine, although I only have 6 coins on it at the moment.

https://www.jbknifeandcoin.com/american-gold-coins/

Nice! I'll never grow tired of looking at gold coins. Mine or anyone elses.

Mr_Spud

Your coin website looks great 👍🏻

savitale

Looks great! I'm really impressed. Nice coins too.

I've thought about making a website but I have no skill in the field and currently no time to learn.

ricko

@AlanLastufka.... Very, very nice website. I just spent some time looking at your 1942 set....Special year for me, and those coins are lovely. Will visit your site some more....Cheers, RickO

ElmerFusterpuck

That's an awesome job! I've pretty much stuck to Google Photos for displaying my coins, along with the PCGS registry, along with Instagram.

AlanLastufka

@Mr_Spud said:
Your coin website looks great 👍🏻

@savitale said:
Looks great! I'm really impressed. Nice coins too.

Thanks!

@ricko said:
@AlanLastufka.... Very, very nice website. I just spent some time looking at your 1942 set....Special year for me, and those coins are lovely. Will visit your site some more....Cheers, RickO

Appreciate it RickO!

@ElmerFusterpuck said:
That's an awesome job! I've pretty much stuck to Google Photos for displaying my coins, along with the PCGS registry, along with Instagram.

Thanks! Just followed you on instagram, lots of cool coins there.

cardinal

The PCGS Registry have numerous collections that are open for viewing.

Here's a few of the Cardinal's Registry Sets:

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-flowing-hair-type-set-copper-disme-1792-1797/alltimeset/196417

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/medals-tokens/libertas-americana-medals/alltimeset/146364

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/showcase/2054