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Fletcher
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I have learned a lot here so let's have a giveaway! Open to YNs under the age of eighteen only ... who did not join in on my crucifiction on this board Here is the question:
What is your favorite coin and why?
Rules:
- Keep it down to less than 5 paragraphs.
- Subsmissions must be posted to this thread by Saturday.
- We will have a poll on Sunday to decide the winner.
Winner gets a first year of issue 1986 PCGS PR69DCAM Silver American Eagle.
I have learned a lot here so let's have a giveaway! Open to YNs under the age of eighteen only ... who did not join in on my crucifiction on this board
Here is the question:What is your favorite coin and why?
Rules:
- Keep it down to less than 5 paragraphs.
- Subsmissions must be posted to this thread by Saturday.
- We will have a poll on Sunday to decide the winner.
Winner gets a first year of issue 1986 PCGS PR69DCAM Silver American Eagle.
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Well, My favorite coin is the infamous Morgan Dollar.
It is a VERY well known coin for starters and has been beautiful throughout the years. It is obviously made of silver, which makes it another reason to collect it. The sheer detail of every line just makes you want to collect them.
There are many varieties (VAMS) that make people get an urge to collect as they would like to collect 'them all'
It has been introduced in 1878 and 'stopped' 1904 and then resumed in 1921. Designed by George T. Morgan and contains .900 silver and wieghs 26.73 grams.
The Main and upmost reason I love them is because if you look carefully at the Reverse, you can see the fineness of the beak and neck which looks absolutely spectacular.
And the sharpness and detail of each feather is phenominal!
My Morgan
I have ONE Morgan, which I treasure dearly, its an AU Raw 1891-O , even with one, I still think of it as my favorite coin!
I will always treasure it as it was a gift from someone. AND Its my first Morgan and still is. As time goes on I will probably have many more!
Thanks!
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In 1918 “the war to end all wars” as it was then called had just ended. The world was yearning for peace and so was America. Citizens of America wanted a new silver dollar that would commemorate the restoration of peace. At the same time the mint was producing millions of new Morgan dollars. In 1921 the mint produced over 85 million Morgan silver dollars under the Pittman act which allowed the melting of 350 million silver dollars and turning them into bullion or into subsidiary silver coinage.
The American Numismatic Association was lobbying for a new silver dollar design and they got their wish. That same year, 1921, a new Peace dollar design would be minted. The mint held a contest for the best design. The mint had nine medalists submit designs and the winner was Anthony de Francisci. His design originally called for a high relief appearance but in 1922 the mint changed the high relief because of stacking problems. This changed detracted greatly from the eye appeal of the coin. This is my favorite coin, the 1921 high relief Peace dollar.
I like this coin so much because it has great eye appeal. The high relief design gives it more of a 3-D look. It appears to be popping out at you creating a great looking coin. Another reason that this is my favorite coin is that I love the size of it. On the obverse, Liberty looks incredible. I think that this is the most beautiful design of Liberty on any U.S. coin. My lone example of this truly beautiful coin is a PCGS MS63 with golden toning on the obverse. The reverse is blast white and has nary a mark on it. I love this coin! I really wish they had continued the design in high relief because high relief Peace dollars are amazingly beautiful!
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I have learned a lot here so let's have a giveaway! Open to YNs under the age of eighteen only ... who did not join in on my crucifiction on this board
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When was the ressurection ?
a free bump for ya, fletcher
I couldn't resist the temptation
Taking it one step further.. I personally love toned Morgans because each one is unique (I think you can relate to what I'm talking about with your DMPL Morgans). The composition of the Morgan dollar and the storage methods of them allows for the Morgan dollar series to be the leader in the number of toned coins. Some are cheap and some are not so cheap (
Pictured below is my favorite toned Morgan, an 1883-CC.
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<< <i>My favorite coin was a 1884 DMPL in 66,but I didn't get it in 2 weeks so I negged the hell out of the seller to teach him a lesson, i sure do miss the coin. >>
Sounds a tad drastic. And, nice attempt to cast a shadow on a giveaway thread for YNs
In 1863, the Civil War was at its height. The climactic battle of Gettysburg was to be the beginning of the end for the South. If not for some unfortunate incidents for the South leading up to the battle, such as the death of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson a month before from wounds sustained from friendly fire at Chancellorsville, the South may have won Gettysburg. But the Union had its heroes as well, such as Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine Regiment of Volunteers who saved the flank with a brave bayonet charge down Little Round Top, or the heroic General Winfield Scott Hancoc k who orchestrated the last defense on day 3 against the charging rebels.
1863 also saw changes for the economy. Indian Head cents were fast disappearing from circulation as the metal they contained was worth more than one cent. Thus, to fill the void, a number of private tokens were issued for commercial use. The majority of these were on bronze planchets and could be mass produced for less than one cent. These were made illegal in 1864.
1863 was the last full year of CN Indian Head cents. Colloquially referred to as "white cents," the coins had become worth more than face value and became subject to hoarding. When the composition of the cent was changed to bronze in 1864, the designer's initial, L for Longacre, was added to the ribbon extending from the Indian's bonnet. The new composition as well as the introduction of the two cent piece (also a Longacre design) effectively destroyed the market for private tokens.
The Indian Head cent was designed by James Barton Longacre and the design has remained one of the most romantic in Numismatics. Contrary to popular belief, the Indian pictured on the coin is actually a representation of Lady Liberty in an Indian Headdress. Rumours have circulated that Longacre modeled the portrait off of his daughter. Longacre's original wax model can be found in the Smithsonian's collection
This coin was part of my exhibit at the ANA spring show in Atlanta and the GNA show in Dalton. I also had the Civil War Battlefields coins and some Civil War tokens. I presented the history surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg with special attention to the heroics of Col. Chamberlain. I also included a short biography of Longacre and information on the economics of the time.
Thanks for the chance!
-Amanda
Edited for poor spelling and grammar.
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<< <i>How drastic is it to have to bump your own giveaway numerous times.
Have a Great Day!
Louis
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PS - Great attempt at ruining a nice giveaway for yns ... go be an idiot somewhere else