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Kim
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100K, and said you had to select three coins that best represented our American heritage, and were reflective of us as a people, what would you select, and why? How would you base your decision?
The coin must be obtainable, or currently residing in a known collection. Pops and grades are up to you! You can only spend 100K or less!
Shall me make this interesting? The best answer wins a very nice prize from my personal collection of toned war jeffs. We'll take a poll later to determine the winner- if you guys and gals decide to play! This is my first crack at a post like this...so if someone pee'd in your cheerios today, show some mercy please!
The coin must be obtainable, or currently residing in a known collection. Pops and grades are up to you! You can only spend 100K or less!
Shall me make this interesting? The best answer wins a very nice prize from my personal collection of toned war jeffs. We'll take a poll later to determine the winner- if you guys and gals decide to play! This is my first crack at a post like this...so if someone pee'd in your cheerios today, show some mercy please!
K
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
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no other coins needed!
2nd I would buy a lincon to resamble the civil war.
3rd I would buy a flying eagle to represent our country.
If I win please PM me
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If I do win, send the prize to one of the YN's on the group.
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I would first choose a Continental Currency dollar. This coin symbolizes the birth and vision of the nation. It is something that can be paired to a copy of the Declaration of Independence in its significance as a symbol of independence from Britain. It's importance is clear.
I would then choose a roman numeral $20 St. Gaudens. This represents the era very well. The white city in Chicago for the world's fair and expo, the gaudiness (pun intended) of the beaux art being produced. It is also emblematic of the energy and direction of the country as in 1907 the country was gaining ground in the industrial revolution and had passed through the Civil War and the depression of the 1890s. And the optimism of expansion with the Spanish-American war acquisitions and the Panama Canal project.
I would lastly choose the 1964 JFK. The reason for this is the shift in attitude of the country. From trust to pessimism about government. It also saw the shift in currency from a silver standard to base metals. It represented the nation's preoccupation with presidents over congress. That our nation's identity is found in the president and not in the people or in the idealized Liberty.
Neil
An 1848 "Cal" $2.5 gold. The first coin of the gold rush. A nice 64 for 55K will do.
A 1921 Peace dollar, MS 66PQ for 10K. What better to represent our commitment to peace and to the people of the world?
That's 90K. The other 10K is my commission. Hey, what do you expect, this is America!
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
(2) a St. G $20 (Hi relief), hands down the most beautiful coin ever minted (although admittedly I know nothing about non-US coins, so I could be wrong on this one)
(3) a 1972 DD Lincoln cent. This coin came out shortly after I joined my first coin club. For me it was a very exciting time when that variety coin was discovered. I remember one of the members being one to one of our monthly meetings. He bought it from Harry J. Forman for $50 (at that time Harry was the man, and was selling them literally by the roll). Anyway, I really wanted one, but could not afford one at the time.
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
Camelot
2. Racketeer Nickel: To demonstrate our industriousness
3. Any error coin t o demonstrate our flaws
I'd pocket the other $99.5k
Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns
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2. An 1848 Cal. $2.5 gold piece, as a symbol of the Gold Rush wealth that spurred westward expansion.
3. A Buffalo nickel, as a reminder not to cast aside the values that make the nation strong.
Chuck
The finest 1909-S Lincoln. Lincoln for obvious reasons and the no V.D.B. because its to presumptuous to put you initials on a coin. - Humility.
Use the rest for a chain cent as fine as you can afford.
Why would you need 100 grand?
<< <i>I would first choose a Continental Currency dollar. This coin symbolizes the birth and vision of the nation. It is something that can be paired to a copy of the Declaration of Independence in its significance as a symbol of independence from Britain. It's importance is clear. >>
Well...not much interest, so I'll pick my winner! I think Neil expressed the greatest creativity and insight...although I think Andy and Chuck are close seconds....
Neil- PM your mailing address. I will send you an NGC MS 66* Appalachian War nickel. If it doesn't speak to you, pass it along to someone it does!
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
I was going to say the same thing Neil said.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
When I first read this I thought I would just zip out an quick answer. Then I decided to do some reading and thinking and post a better answer. Well I guess I never got around to it. You snooze, you lose! Oh, well.
Thanks for doing this Kim!
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.