new addition to my box of 20 $20

steveben

i have a box of twenty going. they are all ogh $20.

my goal is to collect:

• all mint marks
• one from first year of issue through each decade including all types (1, 2, 3, no motto, motto, etc)
• civil war dates
• a centennial
• a ship wreck coin
• and other interesting pieces. no paquet though... :-(

i have 15 coins now and going strong!

if you have a twenty you want to share in ogh, post it!

Walkerfan

Wonderful coin!!

And great, well-thought-out plan for your Box of 20!!

I am doing a similar project with Seated Dollars...Buying several from each of the 4 decades that they were produced. Trying to get at least 3 mint marks. Also, buying Civil war era, Reconstruction era and at least one proof. I am currently up to 7 examples. So, 3 more and I'll be halfway there.

DisneyFan

@steveben said:
i have a box of twenty going. they are all ogh $20. my goal is to have all mint marks, one from first year of issue through each decade including all types (1, 2, 3, no motto, motto, etc), civil war dates, a centennial, a ship wreck coin, and other interesting pieces. no paquet though... :-( i have 15 coins now and going strong!

Nice goal for a collection!

pcgscacgold

Very nice. I really wish I had put aside some Double Eagles a few years ago when they were cheaper. Congratulations.

david3142

Looks like an excellent example of perhaps the most beautiful coin. Thanks for sharing!

golden

Nice addition.

steveben

@Walkerfan said:
I am doing a similar project with Seated Dollars...Buying several from each of the 4 decades that they were produced. Trying to get at least 3 mint marks. Also, buying Civil war era, Reconstruction era and at least one proof. I am currently up to 7 examples. So, 3 more and I'll be halfway there.

care to share an example? sounds like a awesome project.

steveben

@pcgscacgold said:
Very nice. I really wish I had put aside some Double Eagles a few years ago when they were cheaper. Congratulations.

thanks! yeah, i wanted to start a set of $20, but figured i would not be able to afford it. then, i decided to trade up coins and just take my time...keep looking for the right pieces and opportunities. i used to have fives, but sold the last two just recently as part of getting this coin. one of the keys to this game is patience, i have learned.

asheland

Splendid! I have this one:

D808LF

Nice addition Steveben.

My Box o' $20 began with a MS63 CAC version...

...the 20 have been paired down to 5 to make room for a different lineup. I still have HR.

lkenefic

Wow... nice addition. That's a piece of art.

johnny9434

One thing to look at and smile

Walkerguy21D

Love your NEWP and love the concept. Gold in OGHs is the best!

Walkerfan

@steveben said:

@Walkerfan said:
I am doing a similar project with Seated Dollars...Buying several from each of the 4 decades that they were produced. Trying to get at least 3 mint marks. Also, buying Civil war era, Reconstruction era and at least one proof. I am currently up to 7 examples. So, 3 more and I'll be halfway there.

care to share an example? sounds like a awesome project.

Here’s what I have so far:

ricko

@steveben .... WOW!! Now that is an impressive box of 20... Gold is just my favorite.. specifically, big gold.... Look forward to seeing more of your collection. Cheers, RickO

DDR

Cool way to collect $20! I once put together a set of Liberties and St. Gaudens from all mints. Eight coins in all. They look great in a Capital Plastics holder.

JW77

Stunning, congrats! If I just could have one and only one more coin, this is it.

steveben

@DDR said:
Cool way to collect $20! I once put together a set of Liberties and St. Gaudens from all mints. Eight coins in all. They look great in a Capital Plastics holder.

would love to see a photo if you have one to share

mirabela

Great coin! I love your idea of a box of 20 20's, and the principle you've outlined for yours. There's something awfully compelling and authoritative about those big old gold pieces. They kind of eclipse everything else in a collection.

DDR

@steveben - Unfortunately, no photo at the moment. The set is currently in my SDB. I'll take a photo next time I visit my coins.