let's see your Prussian coins!

Doogy · February 9, 2007 7:53AM

I love the Prussian designs, and would like to see some scans from either your personal collection, or pictures you've saved along the way.

thanks!

Doug

Silvereagle82 · February 9, 2007 8:07AM

Prussen 1797A Frederick D'or
PCGS VF-25

lordmarcovan · February 9, 2007 8:22AM

I sold an attractively-toned 1778-E 1-grossus piece a while back, but just deleted the pic recently.

Musky1011 · February 9, 2007 8:39AM

This is my pocket piece

worldcoinguy · February 9, 2007 8:56AM

<< Prussen 1797A Frederick D'or
PCGS VF-25

>>

Preussen · February 9, 2007 9:37AM

Here are some of mine. - Preussen

coinpictures · February 9, 2007 10:03AM

My faves:

and of course:

Silvereagle82 · February 9, 2007 10:07AM

Preussen,
I was waiting for your post
Doug set you up for the ..................................... SLAM DUNK !!!

And you did not disappoint us!! A great set of Prussian coins.

Silvereagle82 · February 9, 2007 10:12AM

<< Preussen,
I was waiting for your post
Doug set you up for the ..................................... SLAM DUNK !!!

And you did not disappoint us!! A great set of Prussian coins. >>

And a nice follow up Dan !!!!

Preussen · February 9, 2007 10:21AM

That Berlin 3M is one of the best pics ever

Here are a few more...I wish I had more pics of my collection, but I generally hate my pics and I'm too lazy to learn to take better ones

I tried to photograph some of the Gold, but they're terrible. - Preussen

Udo · February 9, 2007 11:09AM

Preussen · February 9, 2007 11:21AM

Udo -

- Preussen

FilamCoins · February 9, 2007 11:33AM

TwoKopeiki · February 9, 2007 11:33AM

Some fantastic coins in this thread!

Preussen · February 9, 2007 11:55AM

FilamCoins - Nice Gold

. Is that a scan? If so, good idea! Better than my pics

Edited to add: Doug, are you satisfied?

Silvereagle82 · February 9, 2007 11:58AM

I LOVE THE GOLD !!!!!

coinpictures · February 9, 2007 12:58PM

Ok, that does it! I officially WANT this coin!!!!!!

Damn, that's gorgeous...

coinpictures · February 9, 2007 1:05PM

<< That Berlin 3M is one of the best pics ever

>>

... and you have no idea how many attempts it took me to get the shot right.

As inexpensive as that proof is priced, I would think that there would be more DCAM and ULTRA CAMEO examples out there to be found. According to the pop reports, NGC has none in ULTRA CAMEO and PCGS has none in DCAM. This one is an ANACS "HVY CAMEO". I keep looking for additional examples simply because I just love the reverse-proof design, but they're not out there...

coinpictures · February 9, 2007 1:13PM

Love that cameo! But I can't help but think that the contrast is a bit more like this:

Preussen · February 9, 2007 1:38PM

<< 

<< That Berlin 3M is one of the best pics ever

>>

... and you have no idea how many attempts it took me to get the shot right.

As inexpensive as that proof is priced, I would think that there would be more DCAM and ULTRA CAMEO examples out there to be found. According to the pop reports, NGC has none in ULTRA CAMEO and PCGS has none in DCAM. This one is an ANACS "HVY CAMEO". I keep looking for additional examples simply because I just love the reverse-proof design, but they're not out there... >>

Mine is a PCGS PR66CAM, but I could never get a pic to equal yours. - Preussen

Preussen · February 9, 2007 1:42PM

<<

Love that cameo! But I can't help but think that the contrast is a bit more like this:

>>

I juiced up a copy of the pic like that; It's impressive, but it doesn't look quite natural to me (although better than my attempt). I did about the same thing to this one, but maybe I went too far. - Preussen

<<

3Mark · February 10, 2007 12:51AM

Dan:

This is another example of the PCGS population reports. It doesn't list CAM and DCAM for many coins. This is a quick scan of my Berlin University. Totally black and white in hand and looks like the picture of yours. Having trouble posting image and I will have Preussen do it. 3Mark

Preussen · February 10, 2007 12:52AM

<< Dan:

This is another example of the PCGS population reports. It doesn't list CAM and DCAM for many coins. This is a quick scan of my Berlin University. Totally black and white in hand and looks like the picture of yours. Having trouble posting image and I will have Preussen do it. 3Mark >>

Here it is:

theboz11 · February 10, 2007 12:57AM

Date set 1904-1913

Prussian Gold set

Preussen · February 10, 2007 1:01AM

<< Date set 1904-1913

Prussian Gold set >>

Very nice set

- Preussen

theboz11 · February 10, 2007 1:10AM

Thanks.

Silvereagle82 · February 10, 2007 1:29AM

Nice gold set, Boz

Silvereagle82 · February 10, 2007 1:41AM

<< I love the Prussian designs, and would like to see some scans from either your personal collection, or pictures you've saved along the way. thanks!
Doug >>

Doug,
You should be well pleased with the results of your thread. What a bunch of beautiful coins

Thanks for starting this one.

Conrad

Preussen · February 10, 2007 1:45AM

One of my favorite designs. I've sold several duplicates recently, but I still have a few

. - Preussen

IstilllikeZARcoins · February 10, 2007 9:23PM

Better late then never.

Preussen · February 10, 2007 10:09PM

where's Doug?

- Preussen

Udo · February 10, 2007 11:00PM

<<

where's Doug?

- Preussen >>

He's here, but probably speechless.

Udo · February 11, 2007 1:30AM

We almost forgot the first commemorative of the Empire, of course it was Prussian:

And another coin with nice toning:

Doogy · February 12, 2007 4:38AM

guys,

I posted to this thread the day after all of these beautiful images were shared, but i think i lost my 'net connection or something 'cause it didn't show up.

thanks to all of your for sharing these wonderful pics! Man, i asked for some Prussian coins, and I was totally blown away by the response. I'm saving my pennies for some nice Prussians, but after seeing all of these, I don't know where to start!?

thanks again for your time and sharing your beautiful collections!

Doug

Preussen · February 12, 2007 4:53AM

<< guys,

I posted to this thread the day after all of these beautiful images were shared, but i think i lost my 'net connection or something 'cause it didn't show up.

thanks to all of your for sharing these wonderful pics! Man, i asked for some Prussian coins, and I was totally blown away by the response. I'm saving my pennies for some nice Prussians, but after seeing all of these, I don't know where to start!?

thanks again for your time and sharing your beautiful collections!

Doug >>

It was fun

; glad you liked 'em. - Preussen

Doogy · February 12, 2007 5:26AM

<< 

<< guys,

I posted to this thread the day after all of these beautiful images were shared, but i think i lost my 'net connection or something 'cause it didn't show up.

thanks to all of your for sharing these wonderful pics! Man, i asked for some Prussian coins, and I was totally blown away by the response. I'm saving my pennies for some nice Prussians, but after seeing all of these, I don't know where to start!?

thanks again for your time and sharing your beautiful collections!

Doug >>

It was fun

; glad you liked 'em. - Preussen >>

Man, "liked 'em" is the understatement of the century!

Preussen, do you live in Germany? I'm curious because the higher grade Prussian stuff seems scarce, and you have so much of it i figure you must be a native of Germany?

Doug

Preussen · February 12, 2007 5:48AM

<< Preussen, do you live in Germany? I'm curious because the higher grade Prussian stuff seems scarce, and you have so much of it i figure you must be a native of Germany? Doug >>

Doug: No, I don't live in Germany. I was born, raised & live in the good old USA. I did spend some Army time in Germany (4+ years) but that was long ago. I collect Prussian (& German 3rd Reich) coins mainly for the history (I enjoy military history) and I buy them from multiple sources, both in the USA and in Europe. - Preussen

Doogy · February 12, 2007 8:42AM

<< 

<< Preussen, do you live in Germany? I'm curious because the higher grade Prussian stuff seems scarce, and you have so much of it i figure you must be a native of Germany? Doug >>

Doug: No, I don't live in Germany. I was born, raised & live in the good old USA. I did spend some Army time in Germany (4+ years) but that was long ago. I collect Prussian (& German 3rd Reich) coins mainly for the history (I enjoy military history) and I buy them from multiple sources, both in the USA and in Europe. - Preussen >>

Ha! funny you should comment on the historical nature of coin collecting; the whole reason I've become interested in the Prussian (and other German states) stuff is from the fascinating 'rise and fall of the third reich' book i'm reading. I've always wanted to read this, and finally started it. I admire the rich tradition of Prussia and their proud people. I've had a hard time finding nice 3rd Reich stuff; is there some sources i'm missing? i'm not looking for anything rare, just nice looking. thanks for any help!

Doug

spoon · February 12, 2007 8:57AM

Bah! What a bunch of modern junk! Here's a real coin:

Albrecht Hohenzollern, first Duke of Prussia, a Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights and also a patron of Copernicus, etc, etc.

No, really.. you guys have some truly awesome stuff!!

Doug, if you like Rise and Fall, you'll probably also like Berlin Diary, by the same author. Very good book on the lead up to WWII from the perspective of a journalist covering it and trying to get the truth out.

edit = updated pic

Stork · February 12, 2007 9:03AM

Not mine, but I'd like one someday...

Preussen · February 12, 2007 9:11AM

<< Bah! What a bunch of modern junk! Here's a real coin: >>

1545 ? You call that a "real coin"? Modern crap! Here is a real, real coin

Edited to add: Yours is a nice piece, BTW

Doogy · February 12, 2007 9:13AM

<< Not mine, but I'd like one someday...

>>

whoa! that is simply.............incredible!

Doug

Doogy · February 12, 2007 9:14AM

<< Bah! What a bunch of modern junk! Here's a real coin:

Albrecht Hohenzollern, first Duke of Prussia, a Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights and also a patron of Copernicus, etc, etc.

No, really.. you guys have some truly awesome stuff!!

Doug, if you like Rise and Fall, you'll probably also like Berlin Diary, by the same author. Very good book on the lead up to WWII from the perspective of a journalist covering it and trying to get the truth out. >>

thanks Spoon! I've heard Berlin Diary is terrific, but it'll have to wait until i wade through the 1500 pages of rise and fall

Preussen · February 12, 2007 9:21AM

<< Not mine, but I'd like one someday...

>>

These are cool coins for modern crap™

Here's mine:

Preussen · February 12, 2007 9:47AM

<< I've had a hard time finding nice 3rd Reich stuff; is there some sources i'm missing? i'm not looking for anything rare, just nice looking. thanks for any help!Doug >>

Doug, PM sent

- Preussen

3Mark · February 12, 2007 10:28PM

Come on guys, I know you have more Prussian coins

Thanks for all the pics so far.3Mark

Preussen · February 12, 2007 10:46PM

<< Come on guys, I know you have more Prussian coins

Thanks for all the pics so far.3Mark >>

I believe you have a few yourself - let's see 'em

- Preussen

Doogy · November 26, 2007 1:55PM

I think in honor of Steve's newest home-run, the MS67 3 Mark, let's prod him to post it here and keep this cool thead going!

Doogy · November 26, 2007 2:14PM

on a lark, I sent it off to be graded and it came back NGC VF25. I didn't buy it to resell, I just thought it would be cool to find crusty uncleaned examples. This has turned out to be a tougher job than i thought, as the crusty ones usually show other problems like old cleaning and nasty rim dings. Over the past few weeks since it was graded, this coin has been the one that has brought a huge smile to my face when it comes out of the box. Why....I don't really know. Maybe the fact that it has hones and even wear and a super cool color to it, it makes you wonder what kind of life it saw. I'm also amazed that this big coin has nearly perfect rims, which is quite rare for a coin of this age with this much wear.

Anyone else collecting lower grade Prussian crusties, and care to share?

theboz11 · November 26, 2007 8:47PM

Preussen · November 26, 2007 9:38PM

I thought this thread was finished some time ago, so I removed my pics to make room in the space my ISP provides

I'll check this evening to see which ones I can restore. -Preussen

Here is my latest:

let's see your Prussian coins!

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