looking for large darkside coin suggestions, artistic in nature

Doogy

Ever since I "discovered" this beauty on Teletrade (and quickly bought it);


I have been fascinated with the artistic beauty of these larger darkside coins. I have also fallen for the GB Florins, Crowns and other beauties. What larger coins from around the world should I consider, especially ones that have at least one side that exhibit a great deal of artistic beauty. thanks for input, and scans would be great!


Doug

newsman

Here's a couple I'm partial to:

Doogy

this is so pretty i could cry! too bad the bidding is up to $2300 with four hours left

Doogy

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very cool! what country is the second one from, and approx what size is it? thanks for posting!

Doogy

this is pretty large and artisitic, but maybe overpriced at $150?

newsman

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very cool! what country is the second one from, and approx what size is it? thanks for posting! >>



The second is a crown-sized Ethiopia 1 birr, dated EE1895 (1903 AD). An original XF example like mine will probably set you back $60-90. These coins are more often than not cleaned or damaged, so be careful when buying raw.

Cladiator

Quite possibly my #1 favorite "crown size" coin design. Coin in photos is not mine btw...

Cuban ABC Peso

Scioto

Take a look at at French 5 Franc of 1849, 1850, 1851 or 1870. A bit more pricey than your 1875A but a beautiful addition to your "large" collection.

Anybody think George Morgan looked to France for inspiration for his U.S. $1 ?

coinpictures

If you like large darkside, you must, I repeat MUST buy a cityview thaler. Cacheman is selling some of his. This one didn't meet reserve, so you might ask him what he's willing to accept...

Hyperion

<< <i>Ever since I "discovered" this beauty on Teletrade (and quickly bought it);


I have been fascinated with the artistic beauty of these larger darkside coins. I have also fallen for the GB Florins, Crowns and other beauties. What larger coins from around the world should I consider, especially ones that have at least one side that exhibit a great deal of artistic beauty. thanks for input, and scans would be great!


Doug >>




NICE COIN ! I have a 1971 version about as nice

Hyperion

Crowns are ALWAYS nice...

Mesquite

Hard to beat a Libertad or a Canadian toner IMHO.

Hyperion

I think I have a new greyside background for work !

theboz11

Check HERE.
If you're looking for artistic, you can't beat that collecting area.. Most are large in size and weight. The Dahomey natives are the largest. I have spares of some for sale, most are quite low mintages and difficult to find in decent shape

TwoKopeiki

Nice coins, everyone.

CV and Sede Vacante Thalers get my personal vote. I own neither, so can't post a picture

newbiecollector

I love the cityview Thalers.

I can't afford to collect them right now but I think the detail one some is amazing.

We have an expert on here with wonderful cityviews. I hope we get some pics.

rwyarmch

There's some decent size coppers out there as well.

lordmarcovan

The British Trade dollars have a very handsome design, and are affordable, usually.



Courtesy link back to Joel Anderson, whose picture I borrowed since I don't have an image of my own Brit Trade dollar(s). Joel's picture was not the best one that came up in a websearch but I can recommend him as a good dealer of interesting stuff.

IstilllikeZARcoins

Ha ha ha - Doogy has felt the power of the Darkside.

1jester

One of my favorite designs: