What should Ajaan start collecting?

Aethelred · October 15, 2004 9:07AM

- British Sovereign type set

- Pre 1950 world proofs

- Conder Tokens

- Papal coins

- World gold

lordmarcovan · October 15, 2004 9:09AM

Holeys!

The sovereign type set is something I almost started, myself. A neat idea.

Aethelred · October 15, 2004 9:11AM

<< Holeys!

The sovereign type set is something I almost started, myself. A neat idea. >>

If he really wants to punish himself he can start collecting Guineas!

cosmicdebris · October 15, 2004 9:13AM

A Churchell Crown grading set. One for each of the 70 on the Sheldon scale. It could take a life time.

ajaan · October 15, 2004 9:14AM

<< One for each of the 70 on the Sheldon scale. It could take a life time. >>

That idea I actually like. But as you say, it would be impossible to do.

<< start collecting Guineas >>

isn't that something you drink?

MacCrimmon · October 15, 2004 9:20AM

AT Beanie Babies

ajaan · October 15, 2004 9:21AM

Geez Mac, I thought you were going to say ex-wives.

AuldFartte · October 15, 2004 9:25AM

<< - British Sovereign type set

- Pre 1950 world proofs

- Conder Tokens

- Papal coins

- World gold >>

YES

rhound1977 · October 15, 2004 9:27AM

PR-70 Statehood Quarters in NGC holders from QVC......

ajaan · October 15, 2004 9:29AM

Glenn, that's hitting below the belt.

Neptune · October 15, 2004 9:31AM

eclectic nice designs

rhound1977 · October 15, 2004 9:36AM

<< Glenn, that's hitting below the belt. >>

I am ashamed of myself......

Aethelred · October 15, 2004 9:47AM

<< 

<< start collecting Guineas >>

isn't that something you drink? >>

Thats Guinness

cosmicdebris · October 15, 2004 9:54AM

Aethelred · October 15, 2004 10:13AM

How about a Thailand type set?

MacCrimmon · October 15, 2004 10:27AM

<< How about a Thailand type set? >>

Excellent idea.....start with the King of Siam set!!!

GDJMSP · October 15, 2004 10:42AM

Just go for the gold !! World gold that is

The possibilities are endless. Don't see how you could ever get tired of that

spinaker2000 · October 15, 2004 11:41AM

I call "dibs" on your toned SA coppers!!!

Sell!!!! Sell!!!!!

ajaan · October 15, 2004 11:43AM

I only have two that aren't in Proof Sets. Used to have three but Mrs. ajaan gave one away.

Coulport · October 15, 2004 12:06PM

Peru gold.

Too cheap.

wildjag · October 15, 2004 12:18PM

<< - British Sovereign type set

- Pre 1950 world proofs

- Conder Tokens

- Papal coins

- World gold >>

Collect everything except the world gold. Because I collect gold too, but none of the other ones

ColinCMR · October 15, 2004 1:50PM

Australian colonial tokens, I've only ever seen one in person and it was awesome, and I know nothing about them, just the first thing that popped in my head.

Luvdawgs · October 15, 2004 1:56PM

I think a Canadian type set would do nicely

Philip · October 15, 2004 3:31PM

<< PR-70 Statehood Quarters in NGC holders from QVC......

>>

In addition to his MS65 UDCAM monstertoned Morgan set?

MSD61 · October 15, 2004 9:57PM

PQ Irish half crowns

A nice challenge in finding them in the higher grades

Sylvestius · October 15, 2004 10:47PM

<< 

<< Holeys!

The sovereign type set is something I almost started, myself. A neat idea. >>

If he really wants to punish himself he can start collecting Guineas! >>

Guineas are a far classier denomination.

laurentyvan · October 15, 2004 10:49PM

I think a Canadian type set would do nicely

I think Luvdawgs knows our Ajaan too well!

That is an accomplishable challenge and he does breathe Canadian air much of the time...

He might also add the Maritimes-many beautiful coins there and then dabble in the multitude of bank tokens and commem's available from Canada. That would also retain the British flavor that Don enjoys.

Aethelred · October 15, 2004 10:51PM

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Guineas are a far classier denomination. >>

They are without question one of the most interesting coins ever issued, but collecting them is a slow process. You can't just walk into any coin shop and expect them to have Guineas in stock

Sylvestius · October 15, 2004 10:57PM

<< 

<< 

Guineas are a far classier denomination. >>

They are without question one of the most interesting coins ever issued, but collecting them is a slow process. You can't just walk into any coin shop and expect them to have Guineas in stock >>

Except Geo III ones, never a shortage of those (except 1813 and the really early ones).

Anne, Will III and Geo I you could wait a lifetime. Especially if you want the Elector guinea.

If you think guineas are hard try half guineas...

MacCrimmon · October 16, 2004 2:50AM

<< If you think guineas are hard try half guineas... >>

Amen! A tad more accessible in the day. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if a fair number of those might be turned up by a detectionist owing to their small size......pity, LM isn't a Brit. I'd bet he may have found a few.

syraq · October 16, 2004 3:02AM

I'd recommend 18th and 19th century French coins. They seem very interesting and quite often, undervalued.

laurentyvan · October 16, 2004 3:30AM

I'd recommend 18th and 19th century French coins. They seem very interesting and quite often, undervalued.

Nooooooooooooooooooo! Steer him in any direction but that one-I know this guy-prices will escalate as he gobbles available supplies of francs and centimes.

GDJMSP · October 16, 2004 5:03AM

The francs and centimes he can have - just keep him away from my gold

lordmarcovan · October 16, 2004 9:06AM

<< << If you think guineas are hard try half guineas... >>

Amen! A tad more accessible in the day. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if a fair number of those might be turned up by a detectionist owing to their small size......pity, LM isn't a Brit. I'd bet he may have found a few >>

I wish!! (That I'd found some, that is.)

Well, OK, sometimes I wish I was a Brit, too. Quite often, in fact, when it comes to detector daydreams.

Half-guineas do get found- I've seen people post them online. (The only one in my possession is a 1787 on the Holey Gold Hat.)

But just as many or more guineas are found. I have heard of one being found here in my hometown, in Hanover Square (how appropriate!). I think it was dated 1766, but what made it especially intriguing was the "EB" Ephraim Brasher counterstamp in the obverse field! I have also heard of a guinea of about the same era being found at a river crossing near an old ferry site in the South Carolina Low Country.

newsman · October 16, 2004 9:41AM

Why don't you try something no one else here has tried? Less competition.

ajaan · October 16, 2004 10:45AM

ajaan has decided to concentrate on finishing his Canadian date sets. I only need 4 coins for the 50c (I don't include the 1921), only 4 for the 20/25c, 4 for the 5c silver, and a bunch for the 10c set which I just started. The Dollar set has been inactive for a few years now so I need a lot of them but that won't get worked on until the others are finished. I already have finished the 5c nickel, small cents, and large cents sets.

newsman · October 16, 2004 10:50AM

<< ajaan has decided to concentrate on finishing his Canadian date sets. I only need 4 coins for the 50c (I don't include the 1921), only 4 for the 20/25c, 4 for the 5c silver, and a bunch for the 10c set which I just started. The Dollar set has been inactive for a few years now so I need a lot of them but that won't get worked on until the others are finished. I already have finished the 5c nickel, small cents, and large cents sets. >>

Sounds like fun!

Will the Newfoundland ones be next?

What should Ajaan start collecting?

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