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First Darkside Purchase... Update: PICTURES !!!

CratylusCratylus Posts: 871 ✭
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Pictures, Pictures, Pictures... FINALLY!


I just bought a digital camera so I can finally take pictures of my coins. Seeing as how I've never owned a camera, this is my first real attempt at doing photos. Don't laugh at my poor photographic skills. Gimme time and I'll get better. So, here it is... my first Darkside coin. It's in an NGC PF64 slab.

This photo shows what the coin looks like straight on:
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This photo shows the awesome toning as seen from an angle... the blue is even more striking than what the photo shows:
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  • sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
    It's about time we all put another notch in our collective Krause. We bagged another one!


    Welcome. You will not regret your choice. In fact, that's the great thing about the Darkside. The choices are endless.

    Your florin looks wonderful, by the way. Give us some pics when you have it in hand.

    What were some of the designs you found yourself liking?
  • JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    Well,, I can see why you did it.

    That Florin has an AWESOME look. I used to chase Lightside coins with the same look, but they've become VERY expensive.
    I started doing the same as you a few years ago - chasing Darkside with the same 'Look'

    WELCOME.
  • theboz11theboz11 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the Darkside, Beauty abound here.image
    My Medals collection

    FOR SALE Items
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the fun part of coin collecting. image
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • trozautrozau Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭
    image Wait till you see the Jubillee Crown (same obverse with Pistrucci's famous St George and the dragon on the reverse).
    trozau (troy ounce gold)
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the real world of collecting. If I were you though I would avoid all British coins. They are truly awful things.















    image But seriously, that looks like an excellent example. Do you have a shot of the reverse?
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • bozboz Posts: 1,405 ✭
    Nice looking Florin. I can see why it sucked you in.
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    Enjoy the Dark!
    The great use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it--James Truslow Adams
  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    image to the Darkside, Cratylus !!!

    That is a gorgeous Florin image
    Nice way to start, man image
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    My OmniCoin Collection
    My BankNoteBank Collection
    Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
  • oldshepoldshep Posts: 3,240 ✭
    Welcome - what took you so long?image The ariations in designs and themes to collect are endless. Glad to have you aboard.
    Shep
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  • CratylusCratylus Posts: 871 ✭


    << <i>What were some of the designs you found yourself liking? >>



    I noticed a pattern developing as I looked at other coins. I seem to be drawn to many mid to late 19th and very early 20th century European and South American coins. I think my favorites are the German and British coinage (sorry WYBrit) and the Swiss & French exonumia of that time period. The design elements of many of these coins are very aesthetically pleasing to me.



    << <i>Welcome to the fun part of coin collecting. >>



    Thanks, Cosmic. It was actually seeing some of the coins that you, Darkhorse, and AuldFartte own that pushed me over the edge. So, I have you to thank for my newfound appreciation.



    << <i>Wait till you see the Jubillee Crown (same obverse with Pistrucci's famous St George and the dragon on the reverse). >>



    I've seen it... and I WANT ONE!!!



    << <i>Do you have a shot of the reverse? >>



    Not yet. The seller of that coin did not have a picture of it available. The coin is in an NGC slab (PF64) so I'm hoping it's as nice as the obverse appears to be.



    << <i>Welcome to the Darkside, Cratylus !!! >>



    Thanks, AuldFartte. Glad to be here! I have you to thank for my next numismatically-related purchase. I'm taking your advice and will be purchasing an Olympus C-765 so I can start taking some glorious pictures.

  • coinrookiecoinrookie Posts: 794
    Welcome. The total lack of competition does make the Dark alot more relaxing to collect. The myriad of designs are quite staggering.

    Steve
  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cratylus, if you are interested in a mate for your new florin,

    <-------------------- consider this one.

    Here's the obverse:
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    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
  • bosoxbosox Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome and enjoy!
    Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.

    http://www.victoriancent.com
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,654 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    By joining the Dark Side, thou hast finally seen the Light!

    That florin looks quite prooflike. (Edit... it IS a proof! Wow! you really jumped in with both feet! WTG!)

    Now that you have the Krause catalogs, you have the keys to the kindom. Open the gates and c'mon in!

    Explore collections of lordmarcovan on CollecOnline, management, safe-keeping, sharing and valuation solution for art piece and collectibles.
  • PuddlePiratePuddlePirate Posts: 728 ✭
    Welcome to the darkside. I see Wybrit told you about those nasty English coins which was very kind. I wanted to tell you though beware of the Ships coins from Canada ohh and the penguins, yeah the penguins nasty little critters... image
    "Any fool can use Power, but it is our wits that make us men."

    Collecting Penguins, Named Ship Coins and other assorted goodies

    Looking for Circulated coins of Papua New Guinea

    stores.ebay.com/Grumpy's-Cave
  • elvernoelverno Posts: 1,068 ✭
    And Napoleonic coins and medals simply suck... image




    Oh by the way, welcome! image
    Vern
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    You want how much?!!
    NapoleonicMedals.org
    (Last update 3/6/2007)
  • CratylusCratylus Posts: 871 ✭
    see first post
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    Very lovely!!
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin! and welcome!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
    Excellent photos and coins! Welcome to the Darkside, Cratylus image
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  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    Wow, nice pics!!! That coin is a beauty image
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    My OmniCoin Collection
    My BankNoteBank Collection
    Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
  • StorkStork Posts: 5,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a beautiful coin!



    << <i>Cratylus, if you are interested in a mate for your new florin, >>

    But that is a mushroom!!!


    Cathy


    edited to add...yes, I am trying to boost my post count, I want 1000 this month image, but I really do love the coin.

  • CratylusCratylus Posts: 871 ✭
    Don, I love your coin!
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