@LeeBone said:
Really cannot pinpoint a certain one or two, but this one has been right at the top since I acquired it back in June of 1995. So many 93-S's are just not appealing in circulated grades but this one checks all the boxes for me.
Thought about upgrading over the years, as I use my lower graded coin to offset the cost, but undoubtedly would end up keeping this too which makes it much tougher.
I know what you mean! For the grade that has the absolute perfect look!
Similarly, my 1877 Indian Head Cent, VF25, and I would like MS 63 or maybe even 64 at some point in the future, but the one I have is so perfect for the grade and so inexpensive relatively that I would keep it and have two of them…
And yes, this would qualify for The thread, one of my favorites!
@oreville said:
The 1921 walker in PCGS/CAC MS-66.
Beautiful. That’s what you call blast white. Not to mention a key too!
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I paid $39 apiece for some 1921 BU MSD's today and people will probably ask, why would you do that for basically a 90% coin ? The answer is "because I like them so much". My favorite overall coin I own is a 1885 CC MS65 MSD "I have a 1883 one too" and the 1921's I give away as gifts to friends and family who think it is the coolest thing in the world to own a Historic MSD.
And it is.
I dont know, theres just something about them. And frankly tho I love all historic collection coins I could spend a lifetime just collecting America's rich numismatic history alone. I come here and just love looking at these coins and imagining where and when they came from.
My favorite coin is a whole lot less valuable than everything else in this thread so far and by all means nowhere near being the most valuable in my collection.
It's the 1996-W dime.
This coin is what catapulted me into the hobby. Not just interested like picking something out of pocket change or receiving a gift from a relative, I mean this is the one coin that pulled me into numismatics properly and launched my lifelong obsession.
I'll never forget seeing its listing in the Red Book for the first time. The W mintmark made it stand out from every other coin I was looking at and reading about. It was affordable for my childhood budget, too. I just had to have it.
Once I bought the coin, still in its cellophane wrap, I had put it into a small picture frame where it still resides.
The 1996-W dime was my gateway into the deepness of the hobby. One tiny variation from the norm, something that probably shouldn't exist but it does, and from there I learned the importance of mintmarks, of mintages, of release methods, of varieties, rarities, and more. Every time I look at it, I remember the hobby isn't about having the biggest bucks, but about enjoyment and personal fulfillment.
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@The_Dinosaur_Man said:
My favorite coin is a whole lot less valuable than everything else in this thread so far and by all means nowhere near being the most valuable in my collection.
It's the 1996-W dime.
This coin is what catapulted me into the hobby. Not just interested like picking something out of pocket change or receiving a gift from a relative, I mean this is the one coin that pulled me into numismatics properly and launched my lifelong obsession.
I'll never forget seeing its listing in the Red Book for the first time. The W mintmark made it stand out from every other coin I was looking at and reading about. It was affordable for my childhood budget, too. I just had to have it.
Once I bought the coin, still in its cellophane wrap, I had put it into a small picture frame where it still resides.
The 1996-W dime was my gateway into the deepness of the hobby. One tiny variation from the norm, something that probably shouldn't exist but it does, and from there I learned the importance of mintmarks, of mintages, of release methods, of varieties, rarities, and more. Every time I look at it, I remember the hobby isn't about having the biggest bucks, but about enjoyment and personal fulfillment.
No photo just yet, I'll edit this post later to add one.
Your thoughts are a wonderful introduction of the thinking and logic of a genuine collector, at heart.
1996 is a great year and I can only add this little nugget to your theme:
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
@Proofmorgan said:
It might be this one. Top Pop CAC and the Highest Graded of the R7 Variety (The recent Bass Collection auctions had me nervous when two of this variety were graded for the first time, but they were inferior). Very much PL due to how few were struck and maybe this was one of the first.
That is an amazing coin! It looks like it has all of its original luster.
The coin below is one of my favorites. I purchased it raw in 2019 from a European auction house that I had never done business with before, so a bit of a gamble based on their auction pictures. Before purchasing this coin, I was mostly a US coin collector. Afterwards, I really dove in world coins. I like the artistry, history, and how much coin I could buy for the money compared to US. TrueView (graded out at MS63) and pictures by @indeetlib .
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Nice coin!
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@Regulated said:
Like everyone else, mine changes all the time. It’s this weirdo today.
Howdy there stranger, haven't seen you around these parts in some time. Want to tell us about that piece at all? I'm not sure what I'm looking at, (inverse fugio?) but it sure seems interesting.
@Regulated said:
Like everyone else, mine changes all the time. It’s this weirdo today.
Howdy there stranger, haven't seen you around these parts in some time. Want to tell us about that piece at all? I'm not sure what I'm looking at, (inverse fugio?) but it sure seems interesting.
Looks like a pattern or early trial piece. It's probably unique.
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Not a coin of course, but a very rare medal from the designer of the Lincoln cent, Victor David Brenner. 1894 Football Medal, 35mm bronze
I just love examining this one under a loupe and trying to count all the tiny figures ripping each other apart on the field.
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@Regulated said:
Like everyone else, mine changes all the time. It’s this weirdo today.
Howdy there stranger, haven't seen you around these parts in some time. Want to tell us about that piece at all? I'm not sure what I'm looking at, (inverse fugio?) but it sure seems interesting.
It’s an American Congress Fugio Cent hub impression. PCGS coin number 512720. Only one graded. If it were one of the two or three known Newman-1 CC issues (not merely a hub impression) it would be easily worth a million bucks in that condition.
@Regulated said:
Like everyone else, mine changes all the time. It’s this weirdo today.
Howdy there stranger, haven't seen you around these parts in some time. Want to tell us about that piece at all? I'm not sure what I'm looking at, (inverse fugio?) but it sure seems interesting.
Looks like a pattern or early trial piece. It's probably unique.
Today's favorite coin-
I've posted it before many times. I took a look at it while in the safe. This coin always makes me smile.
It has a cheek like a cloud.
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Here's my favorite of the ones I own at the moment: A 1973 Panama .10 Balboa got sandwiched with a blank Lincoln cent planchet, and together they were struck with two obverse Lincoln cent dies.
...always in the market for 1943/44 wrong metal Lincolns...
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I know what you mean! For the grade that has the absolute perfect look!
Similarly, my 1877 Indian Head Cent, VF25, and I would like MS 63 or maybe even 64 at some point in the future, but the one I have is so perfect for the grade and so inexpensive relatively that I would keep it and have two of them…
And yes, this would qualify for The thread, one of my favorites!
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Beautiful. That’s what you call blast white. Not to mention a key too!
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Wow, just beautiful.
I’ve always loved the ‘School Girl’ pattern!
Congrats!
How about this 1911?
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Oh wait! This Sheldon 5. Hands down fave!
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No, no, no. Seriously this time. This top pop R7 Reeded Edge pattern from the Abe Kosoff collection:
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I paid $39 apiece for some 1921 BU MSD's today and people will probably ask, why would you do that for basically a 90% coin ? The answer is "because I like them so much". My favorite overall coin I own is a 1885 CC MS65 MSD "I have a 1883 one too" and the 1921's I give away as gifts to friends and family who think it is the coolest thing in the world to own a Historic MSD.
And it is.
I dont know, theres just something about them. And frankly tho I love all historic collection coins I could spend a lifetime just collecting America's rich numismatic history alone. I come here and just love looking at these coins and imagining where and when they came from.
Reno you got me going ga-ga with those pennies.
I was awaiting Boiler’s entry to this thread.
What a coin!
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I like viewing the Obverse and reverse of these two coins... Im on the fence what is the better view.
Love these old dirty dollars
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this one
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My favorite coin is a whole lot less valuable than everything else in this thread so far and by all means nowhere near being the most valuable in my collection.
It's the 1996-W dime.
This coin is what catapulted me into the hobby. Not just interested like picking something out of pocket change or receiving a gift from a relative, I mean this is the one coin that pulled me into numismatics properly and launched my lifelong obsession.
I'll never forget seeing its listing in the Red Book for the first time. The W mintmark made it stand out from every other coin I was looking at and reading about. It was affordable for my childhood budget, too. I just had to have it.
Once I bought the coin, still in its cellophane wrap, I had put it into a small picture frame where it still resides.
The 1996-W dime was my gateway into the deepness of the hobby. One tiny variation from the norm, something that probably shouldn't exist but it does, and from there I learned the importance of mintmarks, of mintages, of release methods, of varieties, rarities, and more. Every time I look at it, I remember the hobby isn't about having the biggest bucks, but about enjoyment and personal fulfillment.
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Your thoughts are a wonderful introduction of the thinking and logic of a genuine collector, at heart.
1996 is a great year and I can only add this little nugget to your theme:
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Also has CAC Gold!
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
I only wished I could take a better photo.
Not very valuable, but she's pretty.
I was looking this one over
today. It's a DMPL in my opinion. There is just something about a raw coin that makes me happy.
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Like everyone else, mine changes all the time. It’s this weirdo today.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
That is one beautiful coin my friend.
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It would probably be this one. It is a coin in the series I collect that I never expected to be able to purchase.
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That is amazing! It has the perfect cream soda color. I love the CN pennies!
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This is one of my favorites and I get goosebumps every time I look at it.
... That's special because there's no TrueViews of that gem either.
If I had to pick from the coins you’ve posted, I would go with the Booby Head.
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Hi I'm new...here, and to being coin nerdy; this might be the nicest thing I've picked up for myself in a while.
Has been in my personal collection since 2006 and still remains my favorite.
That is an amazing coin! It looks like it has all of its original luster.
Nencoin, that's a really pretty Half Penny; I had one dated 1858 but was terribly worn.
I remember finding my first British Half Penny...and my first American Half Penny.
The coin below is one of my favorites. I purchased it raw in 2019 from a European auction house that I had never done business with before, so a bit of a gamble based on their auction pictures. Before purchasing this coin, I was mostly a US coin collector. Afterwards, I really dove in world coins. I like the artistry, history, and how much coin I could buy for the money compared to US. TrueView (graded out at MS63) and pictures by @indeetlib .
My current "Box of 20"
Ok, so this is my all time favorite for now.
One of many!
If I had to be real real that’s probably how that one ended up at the top 😉
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You’ve obviously time-traveled to 1839. What a coin.
My favorite Morgan...
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That rainbow toning is impressive!
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Nice coin!
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@johnny9434, hey, Johnny, you know that’s really not a coin, so……. maybe there’s a thread for showing your prettiest flowering plants. Zack
Howdy there stranger, haven't seen you around these parts in some time. Want to tell us about that piece at all? I'm not sure what I'm looking at, (inverse fugio?) but it sure seems interesting.
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Looks like a pattern or early trial piece. It's probably unique.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Not a coin of course, but a very rare medal from the designer of the Lincoln cent, Victor David Brenner.
1894 Football Medal, 35mm bronze
I just love examining this one under a loupe and trying to count all the tiny figures ripping each other apart on the field.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
It’s an American Congress Fugio Cent hub impression. PCGS coin number 512720. Only one graded. If it were one of the two or three known Newman-1 CC issues (not merely a hub impression) it would be easily worth a million bucks in that condition.
Empty Nest Collection
ya never know
Today's favorite coin-
I've posted it before many times. I took a look at it while in the safe. This coin always makes me smile.
It has a cheek like a cloud.
Student of numismatics and collector of Morgan dollars
Successful BST transactions with: Namvet Justindan Mattniss RWW olah_in_MA
Dantheman984 Toyz4geo SurfinxHI greencopper RWW bigjpst bretsan MWallace logger7
Here's my favorite of the ones I own at the moment: A 1973 Panama .10 Balboa got sandwiched with a blank Lincoln cent planchet, and together they were struck with two obverse Lincoln cent dies.
Not enhanced
5/0 in rattler
Only known CAC rattler
Simply amazing coin.