The Big "Coins Only" Thread
FlyingAl
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I'll admit - I am absolutely SICK of all of the talk of CACG and grading standards and the like. It seems like it's been a while since we've had a good old fashioned post any coin you like thread, with the exception of the wonderful "post the most beautiful coin" thread that's been up for a bit. There was a day here where that was pretty much the only thread on the front page that was all coins and no debating.
Let's create a thread of just coins and talk relating to them. No grading discussion or the like please!
I got to image a TON of coins this weekend (this is only about 20% of all the coins):
A pair of blazers from the @winesteven collection:
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A lovely set of original Walking Liberty half Proofs courtesy of @P0CKETCHANGE :
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Some wonderful Washingtons from the @NorCalJack set:
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And lastly some wonderful dimes from the @lablover collection:
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Post away!
Young Numismatist, Coin Photographer.
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Thought you meant big sized coins... here's a big stack of big coins!
No slabs, no stickers, and no half dimes 😄
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Not exactly what you were asking for, I'm sure, but hopefully entertaining enough to be welcome.
This is the biggest "coin" I've got, athough of course technically it's a medal. But, hey - it's round, it's beautiful, and it's big enough that I have to be wary of dropping it, since the required foot-save might cost me a broken toe! Peace dollar for scale:
Really nice photos, BTW!
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Nice doubled die obverse (an under-appreciated variety).
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Thank you @FlyingAl I have been thinking the same way. I have even backed away some from the forum because of it.
This one started me down the early gold rabbit hole. It just grabbed me by the checkbook:
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These are the two gold pieces I own that have some color:
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Great Picture @Bullsitter
It's all about what the people want...
I haven’t even clicked on those threads with contentious-sounding titles and 100+ comments. I’m guessing there’s a lot of beating of dead horses going on? Anyway, here are my 1875 20c business strikes
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Some of those are decently big coins also!
Al - I've got something off the beaten path arriving today that I'll be sending to you for imaging soon
This is my biggest US coin, old gold and an extremely scarce die variety.
I've always liked the look of double mint set toning when it's not dark, splotchy or flat out ugly.
I forget who shot these for me about 10+ years ago... Bob Campbell maybe? Airplanenut?
Any way... it's still sitting in an original 57 mint set and thankfully still looks much the same.
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I like the die crack along with the ddo.
Jim
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France Louis XV - 1767 Ecu R- Not really sure how many of these made it to the New World
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This ones "big" because it's 102mm and "big" because it's also sort of rare, probably numbering between 50-100 extant.
This ones a little smaller at 91mm.
This ones smaller still at 27mm, but large in its visual appeal with reflective fields.
This last one just has "big" color.
This is the largest coin I have.
Oops, I read the thread title as The "Big Coins Only" thread instead of The Big "Coins Only" Thread
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
@Maywood All beautiful coins! In particular, that colorful 1971 Canadian dollar is just fantastic.
I made the same mistake, but hopefully Al is not too upset about it. When I saw the photo you posted I started thinking:
How do you pick it up without shaving away $Thousands in value since 99.99% gold is pretty soft - visions of a forklift generously padded with red velvet pillows?
A) Does it qualify as an actual coin - meaning "could it be spent as money?"
How about the all time hide and seek champion?
As long as we’re not debating CACG or grading, I’m happy!
Young Numismatist, Coin Photographer.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Sounds like a great idea.I have these at PCGS getting graded any day now.
1934 DDO # 2 - You can easily see the spread in the 9&3 and E in Liberty.
Next is a 1931 DDR # 1 The EPU is fat at the bottom of the letters as well as the wheat stems.
I really like the 1913 Buffalo posted by Nic... It captures so much of what has been lost. Look at the die polish and the workmanship present which is why I even choose to collect. Some may look at this and ask why is this significant. And it is in part because it was near the height of the so-called Arts and Crafts movement and the Buffalo Nickel captures the spirit in spades.
Many thanks for sharing.
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I'm going to have to disappoint you - I just watched this video about the making of that One Tonne Australian coin, and it would clearly have to be given a details grade due to cleaning, polishing, and burnishing (see 0:15 through 0:25 on the video!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7cB-3Gjd0I
The "Big 4"
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The CACs trolls seem to FINALLY be subsiding.....Praise jesus. They always said go big or go home, is this puppy big enough?
RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
In terms of big coins, this one is the largest in my collection.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
This has alway been one of my favorite buffalo nickels due to its beauty.
My iPhone pictures don’t help but I love this coin
My hands were shaking a bit......
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
A mere penny! This is an example of Wyon's best die work and IMHO shows the care taken on such a coin (Proof 1853 Penny, Very Low Mintage as well)
Well, just Love coins, period.
Holy smokes those are well bought with a good eye. The quality of that pile is elite. To me those are just about the nicest share on the board in a long time. proof 22 peace dollar aside
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I’ve posted this coin in a few other threads, but it also belongs in this one. For me, it will likely be my biggest coin ever:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
My newest:
My "big" coin that I sold back in 1982:
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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Not my coins:
Young Numismatist, Coin Photographer.
peacockcoins
Great Britain 1963 Trial Reverse silver pattern for the upcoming decimal series
Well, just Love coins, period.
Young Numismatist, Coin Photographer.
Some real nice coins.
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Shouldn't it be the big 'official' coins only thread?
. Great mix of coins in here.
That is a fantastic museum quality pattern piece @MFeld . Truly stunning. I see it sold again earlier this year. I'm sure you would have been tempted to purchase it again.
Oh please no more name changes!
Young Numismatist, Coin Photographer.