Recommendations for a Coin Reward

JapanJohn

I just got a set of orders to proceed into Iraq for hopefully just a week or two tops. Everytime I go into the war zone I buy myself something that I wouldn't normally buy myself because of cost. I'm actually stumped right now on what to get.

I'd like to get something that serves as a reminder of the trip this time. Any coins or medals (non military, I've already got them the hard way) that might depict a trip into a war zone. Civil War coins? (NOTE: That is NOT a political statement), WW2 type coins, war nickels, etc.

Anybody have any thoughts on this? My small brain can only think of a couple things, like war nickels.

John

Cladiator

1944-P Jefferson War Nickel in MS67FS with nice tone.

Stay low and shoot straight

ttown

I've got some Desert Storm $5 coins from the 1st war from the Marshall Islands. They are very nice and cheap.

guitarwes

Take care of yourself over there. I can't think of any coins right now, but the most important thing is to do your deal and get yer behind back home!!!...........wes

ttown

I noticed they have some on eBay. Here a link with there picture. Use the drop down and select the coin.


Desert Storm $5 coin

JapanJohn

Stay low and shoot straight

They won't give me a gun. This is no big deal. Fly into a major base, do my job, go home. I've done this several times. Every once in a while they talk about going out the gate to do something, and I'll go if that's what they want but I don't have to like it.

It's my pleasure and honor to go work with the Marines on the ground over there. Despite how it sounds it's challenging, and fun, and exciting.

And besides I've conned everybody, including myself, to believe I deserve an expensive gift upon return.

John

Cladiator

<< <i>They won't give me a gun. >>

Ok then stay low and right next to a guy who shoots straight.

lathmach

Since money is burning a hole in the pockets of your fatigues, I just might have something expensive to sell.
Let me look.

Ray

notwilight

There are lots of modern military theme silver commms...all available in MS70 for a few hundred dollars.

kranky

Gettysburg classic commem half?

DUIGUY

HK-893

mcmxi

Did you get any pictures when you were in Bagram?

reds

Since your a Sac guy, think about trying to acquire a Denver mint appreciation dollar. My pick as the biggest Sac sleeper. You can view one on the small dollar site. Take care over there.

shirohniichan

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Wow-- cool so-called dollar!

MasterGuns

Get the 2005 USMC Commemorative proof..... Inexpensive and easy to come by. If you go to the new Marine Museum at Quantico, they have them in the gift shop for $69

raycyca

How about the women in the military coin set? Or, perhaps a token of why YOU are there, ie how about the World Trade center recovery coins? They have several years available in the silver/gold eagles. I know, some people call them death coins. But, these survived one of America's worst tragedies and you can carry this wherever you go. They have some with the American flag on the holder. I have the 2001, the year I retired from the military, on 1 Sep 2001 as a matter of fact. I volunteered to go back, but, they said no. Keep low and thanks for serving! Ray

RedTiger

I vote for a coin dated 1812 (not a lot of choices because of the war), because that was the time when the White House was burned. The coin can serve as a reminder that can and worse happen again, if there were no one willing to serve.

ScarsdaleCoin

the one I have for sale is expensive because its an MS61 but you can buy a AU for around $700-$800 dollars...





1945 ARAMCO gold coin. Weighs 31.95 grams of .917 fine gold.



The design is similar to those used on U.S. Mint and Assay Office ingots of the era. The seal of the Philadelphia Mint dominates the obverse, and the reverse displays the weight and fineness.



The Krause coin catalog notes that this type was "struck at the Philadelphia Mint for a concession payment for oil to the Saudi Government.” and “most were melted in bullion”

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jmj3esq

Antietam half dollar would be my choice. Good luck.