Just made an impulse buy using my Litesider brain

Clankeye

I was just scrolling through some darkside eBay auctions when I came on this coin:

1919 2 Fr NGC65

And I confess, I may have bought it for the wrong reasons. With all my years of liteside collecting I just looked at the coin, the year, the state of preservation and then the buy it now--free shipping and regardless, I had to pull the trigger.

$60.00 for a gem BU sower. To these old liteside bones, it just seems too good to pass up.

I will be interested to see the coin in hand. I don't much care for David Lawrence's images sometimes. I am hoping it has a nice, satiny (if maybe a little subdued) luster.

ajaan

I find this one interesting.

Clank, your coin looks nice. I think it'll be better in person.

Clankeye

Yes, that is a very interesting--and attractive coin, ajaan. A little too expensive for the old impulse buy these days. Also, outside of my area of understanding as of yet.

I have a feeling the 1919 will look good in hand. I made a vow when I started my collection over that I would be very discriminating about which pieces ended up in the collection. We shall see if it passes muster.

FilamCoins

<< <i>And I confess, I may have bought it for the wrong reasons >>



I think this was a great buy! An 85-year old coin, in GEM BU condition, a well-known denomination, from an important European country. I would be less concerned if I overpaid or if the coin has no real chance to increase in value. Instead, I would appreciate the coin for its artistic beauty, historical significance and state of preservation. I liken coin buying to purchasing other works of art. I wouldn't want a painting or tapestry that is stratched, abraded, or has dirt spots on it, so why should I settle for that with my coins? These days I'm less interested in varieties, mint marks or hard-to-find dates in poor condition, and more keen on finding real gems from different countries. This way, I can appreciate the sheer beauty of the coin, while at the same time, eduate myself about the history of that country when the coin was minted. Just a personal preference and something I've been thinking about lately

Clankeye

<< <i>I would appreciate the coin for its artistic beauty, historical significance and state of preservation. >>



Absolutely, Filam, and well said.

That is exactly why I bought it without giving it much more thought. It seems like a crazy cheap price to pay for the age, history and beauty there. It also fits well with a darkside type collection I am putting together of European designs from roughly the World War I era.

But, the litesider/plastic guy in me also can't tune out the little voice that says "you know, there are less than 50 of these in the entire 2 Franc series graded 65 and above by NGC."

Less than 50, and you can still get one for less than MadMarty pays in a week for postage.

It has been said here before, but... You Gotta LOVE the Darkside.


Clankeye

CoinAddict

Nice Sower, Carl.

SYRACUSIAN

I made a vow when I started my collection over that I would be very discriminating about which pieces ended up in the collection.




And you're keeping it already, after the Italian 2 lire comes the French 2 francs,two coins you obviously missed a lot. I wonder which one will be next. Carvers don't count.

1jester

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<< <i>And I confess, I may have bought it for the wrong reasons >>



I think this was a great buy! An 85-year old coin, in GEM BU condition, a well-known denomination, from an important European country. I would be less concerned if I overpaid or if the coin has no real chance to increase in value. Instead, I would appreciate the coin for its artistic beauty, historical significance and state of preservation. I liken coin buying to purchasing other works of art. I wouldn't want a painting or tapestry that is stratched, abraded, or has dirt spots on it, so why should I settle for that with my coins? These days I'm less interested in varieties, mint marks or hard-to-find dates in poor condition, and more keen on finding real gems from different countries. This way, I can appreciate the sheer beauty of the coin, while at the same time, eduate myself about the history of that country when the coin was minted. Just a personal preference and something I've been thinking about lately >>



I tend to think like this.

Congrats on the fine coin, Clank!

AuldFartte

Neat Sower, Clankeye
I'd have pulled the trigger, too

JZrarities

I think you bought it for the RIGHT reasons.

Your thinking is why I like the darkside...

nicholasz219

With Christmas hovering over me like a cloud o' black financial death (children children everywhere!) I know I shouldn't even go anywhere near ebay.

But when I found a sweet India and British Farthing (both Vic's), I couldn't refrain for less than $16.

Will have to find pics and repost in this message.

cosmicdebris

Excellent coin Carl.

Don stop posting coins like that I need to save my money for FUN and the NYINC.

Clankeye

Yes, I've been going back and looking at the coin Don posted.

The reverse has me mesmerized. Crazy, cool, design.

Clankeye

Just an update on this 1919 Franc. It was waiting for me today, after returning from a Christmas trip. --It's a most excellent coin!

A beauty, with much better luster than the image indicates. Also, the toning is lighter and more irridescent than the flat brown the picture shows. An outstanding coin and I couldn't be more pleased.

So, kudos to DavidLawrence, but I have to say that I think they need to work on their images. This coin is far better than the picture, and I have the feeling that is commom with them. It is rare that I see an image on their website that makes a coin look like it has any pizzazz. I'm wondering, if they actually even just scan most of them.

Very happy with this coin, though.

Happy Holidays,

Clankeye

shirohniichan

I liken coin buying to purchasing other works of art. I wouldn't want a painting or tapestry that is stratched, abraded, or has dirt spots on it, so why should I settle for that with my coins?

Are you including "monster rainbow dirt spots" in that statement about toned tapestries?

Nice coin, Clankeye. I see it's from the country of Madame Bovary.