Show me a COOL looking World or Ancient coin!

Shamika · January 13, 2005 7:15AM

99+% of my posts are placed on the U.S. Coins Forum, but I just noticed a really cool looking coin of Churchill that was posted by lordmarcovan.

It got me thinking of what other cool coins might be out there that I know nothing about, thus my first thread on this forum.

Show me what you got!

oldshep · January 13, 2005 7:43AM

Despite the Churchill comment I will assume you are serious

Shep

theboz11 · January 13, 2005 8:00AM

It would be easier to go down the posts and check those already posted and the Sig line link to Pages of coins

AndyBruce · January 13, 2005 8:22AM

<< It would be easier to go down the posts and check those already posted and the Sig line link to Pages of coins

>>

Cladiator · January 13, 2005 8:30AM

AuldFartte · January 13, 2005 8:34AM

The current favorite from my collection ...

AndyBruce · January 13, 2005 8:40AM

That one's a beauty, Tom!

AuldFartte · January 13, 2005 8:42AM

<< That one's a beauty, Tom!

>>

Thanks, Andy

I kinda like it

lordmarcovan · January 13, 2005 9:02AM

On the "Baldies" thread on the Liteside forum, I posted a picture of a Churchill crown, which is apparently what brought Shamika here.

Welcome to the Darkside, Shamika!

I should have warned you that the 1965 Churchill crown is something of a laughingstock on the Darkside, like the SBA dollar or Shriver commemorative is on the Liteside. Many people pick them as their choice of ugliest world coin, but the Cook Island "God of Fertility" dollars that MadMarty collects would have my vote on that score.

The Churchill crown is a very common coin, was struck in copper-nickel, and should be available in Uncirculated condition for a buck or so. In fact, since it is the coin that brought you over here, I propose that some generous Darksider should give you one! (I would myself, but I currently don't have any at the moment- that was a borrowed picture.)

It might make y'all laugh to know that Shamika's interest in the Churchill crown was not the only such interest my posting drew. Another Lightsider PM'ed me and asked about them: how hard they were to find, whether they were silver or copper-nickel, etc.!

Here's my "cool looking" Darkside entry for this post. It's in the 1901 Victorian collection I am building for my daughter. (Whose name is Victoria, born in 2001).

It's a tiny little sucker.

ajaan · January 13, 2005 9:15AM

wybrit · January 13, 2005 10:05AM

Shamika · January 13, 2005 11:48AM

<< I should have warned you that the 1965 Churchill crown is something of a laughingstock on the Darkside, like the SBA dollar or Shriver commemorative is on the Liteside. Many people pick them as their choice of ugliest world coin,... >>

You're kidding me, right? Churchill may not have had Clint Eastwood's good looks, but I love the oblique angle that the coin shows him. I seriously like the design!

lordmarcovan · January 13, 2005 11:58AM

Prepare for some abuse!

<LordM whispers confidentially> It is kinda neat for a modern design, actually. </whisper>

Maybe along with all the abuse that is about to be heaped upon you, a free Churchill crown will come out of it, too...

C'mon Darksiders... I know y'all have 'em... and if you hate 'em as much as you say, surely somebody can cough up a freebie for Shamika, here!

I DOUBLE-DAWG DARE YOU!

Cladiator · January 13, 2005 12:03PM

Let the fun begin hehe

Shamika · January 13, 2005 12:03PM

<< Prepare for some abuse! >>

I guess I don't have a future on the darkside.

Shamika · January 13, 2005 12:04PM

I'm sorry, but how can anyone NOT like this coin???

It even looks a little like me.

lordmarcovan · January 13, 2005 12:06PM

I think it's cool that a Churchill brought you to the Darkside.

Secretly, I kinda like the coin, because it's bigger than a US dollar, and it's from my birthyear. (Sir Winston's deathyear.)

newsman · January 13, 2005 12:07PM

<< I'm sorry, but how can anyone NOT like this coin???

I even looks a little like me.

>>

Let's just say it wasn't the high point of coin art.

Seriously, it's sad such a great man is honored with such an ugly coin.

Shamika · January 13, 2005 12:11PM

<< Let's just say it wasn't the high point of coin art. Seriously, it's sad such a great man is honored with such an ugly coin. >>

Maybe the font is kind of lousy. But the way Churchill's image blends into the fields is really neat. It's pure genious!

lordmarcovan · January 13, 2005 12:12PM

Just because you're a newbie Darksider doesn't mean you shouldn't stick to your guns, Shamika. Don't be afraid to defend the much-maligned Churchill crown if you like it.

(But newsman has a right to slam it, I suppose, since he's the one who volunteered to send you one...)

Shamika · January 13, 2005 12:17PM

OH MY GOD! I just saw the opposite side of the coin and the contrast is HORRIBLE!

Nothing against Queen Elizabeth, but her younger image DOES NOT compliment the image of a crusty old Churchill.

I'm sooooo disappointed.

newsman · January 13, 2005 12:20PM

That's alright -- I'll get some paint and colorize the coin before I send it. You can imagine you got it from HSN.

lordmarcovan · January 13, 2005 12:23PM

<< OH MY GOD! I just saw the opposite side of the coin and the contrast is HORRIBLE!

Nothing against Queen Elizabeth, but her younger image DOES NOT compliment the image of a crusty old Churchill.

I'm sooooo disappointed. >>

Ahhh, you're just chickening out, now! Byock! Byock!

You HAVE to take his freebie, now!

Think of the artistic possibilities...

Shamika · January 13, 2005 12:24PM

Okay, that's just mean.

Shamika · January 13, 2005 12:26PM

Seriously, I'm looking forward to recieving one.

Thanks newsman.

boz · January 13, 2005 1:45PM

<< but how can anyone NOT like this coin??? >>

I can not like it with one hand tied behind my back

astrorat · January 13, 2005 3:03PM

How about a nice example of a brockage on a Caracalla denarius?

Lane

Edited to add . . . Sorry for the extra clicking, but I can't figure out how to post a picture directly and not as an attachment.

cacheman · January 13, 2005 3:11PM

1913 Bavarian Silver 5 Mark Pattern by Karl Goetz

mrpaseo · January 13, 2005 3:30PM

Holy crap cacheman, that is one beautiful coin...

Tell me more about it please.

Shamika · January 13, 2005 10:43PM

cacheman,

That's incredible resolution on your coin!

trozau · January 13, 2005 10:58PM

1855 Bavaria 2 Gulden (1 Year issue)

1910 Graf Helmuth Von Moltke medal by Goetz

Makarovii · January 13, 2005 11:05PM

cacheman · January 14, 2005 12:11AM

1913 Copper 20 Mark Pattern Proof by Karl Goetz, 22.5mm.

XpipedreamR · January 14, 2005 12:45AM

Now, that's better

mrpaseo · January 14, 2005 1:39AM

Great another schlong coin

thank you XpipedreamR

rhound1977 · January 14, 2005 1:41AM

Check out me WEB site.....

ozzysdad · January 14, 2005 2:08AM

I kinda thought this one was cool

Shamika · January 14, 2005 2:24AM

Outstanding designs (and photo skills).

YCCY9229 · January 14, 2005 4:37AM

Sylvestius · January 14, 2005 7:07AM

I personally can't stand the Churchill Crown... yeuk.

But i think if you want to experience the Darkside you need to see just one coin...

But are they ready for it? Some members might have already figured out what's missing, if i say 1847 and crown i think the remaining experience darksiders will know what i mean.

Sadly i don't have one, but i've seen plenty... can't afford any of them though.

A picture of one would be appreciated.

AuldFartte · January 14, 2005 7:14AM

You mean this one, Syl ???

Sylvestius · January 14, 2005 7:16AM

That'd be the one! The epitome of 19th century Darkside culture.

AuldFartte · January 14, 2005 7:17AM

It's my favorite, too

*sigh* ... someday ...

cacheman · January 14, 2005 7:34AM

here's one of mine...

AuldFartte · January 14, 2005 9:03AM

WOW, Cacheman

That is gorgeous!!!

cosmicdebris · January 14, 2005 10:11AM

Copper Proof version:

Another Goetz favortie:

Another Goetz Silver Proof:

Maybe some 1794 copper:

jonesy · January 14, 2005 11:22AM

Keep em coming!!

CoinAddict · January 14, 2005 12:02PM

cacheman · January 14, 2005 12:48PM

1913 Bavarian Silver Drei (3) Mark Pattern by Karl Goetz...this resides in a PCGS PR66CAM holder (I bought it that way)

farthing · January 14, 2005 1:11PM

Makarovii · January 14, 2005 3:19PM

Show me a COOL looking World or Ancient coin!

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