Contest ended

RYK

Post a picture of a coin you would like to buy, captures your imagination, is interesting, your consigned coin, or any friggin' coin that is being auctioned at the FUN show this week. The only requirement is that the coin must up for auction at B&M, Superior, ANR, or Heritage. My six year old son, who collects buffalo nickels, will help me judge.

The prize is a copy of the classic and much beloved book, Bowers' "Adventures With Rare Coins". It's a wonderfully readable book about coins, history, romance, adventure, and coins.

The winner will be chosen in the evening of January 11 (before bedtime ). The contest will officially close at 6 PM central time on January 11 (Tuesday evening). Edits okay (mgoodm3-this means you!) until the contest deadline.

Now post some cool coins!

LeeG

Thanks RYK and Family for this opportunity!!!! Here's the coin I'm watching:

1818 O-108, RARITY-1, AU58 BUST HALF

Mostly brilliant surfaces with much mint lustre still remaining. Light magenta and gray toning around the borders. Fairly well struck. A pleasing example of the date and variety.






Lee

cohodk

OK Here is mine. It is on consignment with ANR
1907 double struck ihc

YCCY9229

1913 5C Type One MS68 PCGS




Here is the Linkto the auction of this coin.

RYK

Anyone else want a shot at the book?

Runningnut

I'm new to posting here. How about this coin, Heritage Lot #30017?

keets

hey Robert

will a link do?? maybe someone can post a picture for me, it's very high on the cool meter-------first steam coinage medal.

al h.

LeeG

Here you go Al. And yes, it is cool:

1836 First Steam Coinage PR65 NGC. J-MT-21(B). The obverse depicts a cap with LIBERTY surrounded by rays, similar in design to contemporary Gold Dollar pattern. The reverse legends are UNITED STATES MINT 1836/FIRST/STEAM/COINAGE/MAR. 23. A boldly struck and nearly pristine deep golden-brown piece. A die break (as made) is centered at 7 o'clock

USAROK

My entry is this NGC MS67* Albany I just won in the Bowers & Merena FUN Auction.

KentuckyJ

Sorry to say, this one has gotten out of my price range!
Lot: 30558 at Heritage

KJ

RYK

Al, I will try to improve your pic on Photoshop tonight and consult with the judge.

RYK

Keets,

This is the best that I can do:

RYK

Any others?

goose3

AU53 Reeded Edge I've seen in person at Wayne Herndon's table a couple of times. Absolutely Gorgeous, and Rare.

goose3

another awesome coin

RYK

Contest over...The Kid picked the Proof High Relief Saint. He likes gold!

KentuckyJ

The winner expresses his sincere appreciation for your creating such a nice contest! The prize is generous and will be much appreciated The judge obviously has excellent taste in rare coins. I have to admit, I expected I would win. Who can top a USA $20 High Relief Wire Rim Saint in PF 67 ?!

Thanks again

KJ