I just purchased a <gasp> MODERN <gasp> FIRST STRIKE <gasp> BULLION coin from Mode
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Perhaps it is the heat wave that is currrently hitting my area, or the spinach salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar that I just ate, but literally seconds ago, I purchased a <gasp> modern <gasp> PCGS First Strike <gasp> bullion coin from Modern Coin Mart. I made sure that I shut the blinds in my office so no one could witness me doing this.
Next thing I will be looking through rolls of coins from the bank on my kitchen table.
Next thing I will be looking through rolls of coins from the bank on my kitchen table.
Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Is this piece frothy enough for you though?
I'd also sugget this might be a good time to wipe the hard drive on your computer.
that is the question
I LOVE the classic coins (big time), but will ALWAYS keep one foot in the modern issues and one foot in the classic issues. That is just another way to become a well rounded numismatist.....that and eating lots and lots of Krispy cream doughnuts.
<< <i>Nothing too expensive, particularly in these economic times: MCM >>
Looks more like a First Date then a First Strike
Instead of frothing into frenzy some of us are spiraling into shock!
First buying the MFSB from MCM!
Second, admitting it in public!!
Hopefully, you will enjoy your new purchase!!
I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.
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<< <i>It may be bullion but it is also a piece of art. If you consider it art then $29 is a steal.
Agreed, and a lot of designer paperweights cost much more...
The price of gold is set by faith, or lack of, in the currency it is priced in.
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Slabs for expensive (gold/platinum) bullion make sense as evidence of authenticity. That is probably also true for Chinese silver.
Slabs protect the surface of bullion coins. If you're a collector, as opposed to a metal dealer, you don't want your MS69 to get dinged or end up with fingerprints.
As for "all the same," people collect and slab zinc cents with mintages in the hundreds of millions.
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I'm still in shock. It's almost as if chaos has taken over the world. As our fellow numismatist tweeted earlier today ... Oy Vay!
KJ ---> so much in shock I neglected to use proper forum emoticons upon first hearing this sad news of Mr. Longacre's mixing and mingling with the hoi polloi
<< <i>Looks like a decent price to me, as long as you like it, that's all that matters. Chinese coins are always better bought in PCGS plastic. >>
Unless it's Chinese PCGS plastic....
P.S.- Welcome to the darkside Luke. Within 6 months you will own all 21 regular UNC silver panda designs. When you move on to the more sophisticated proof issues, give me a buzz. Im always happy to assist newbies.
<< <i>should have bought some US silver. let china keep that round. >>
The first time was when my then girl friend replied, "YES!”
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Next thing I will be looking through rolls of coins from the bank on my kitchen table.
You may want to give it a shot, have some fun...back to basics is healthy IMO...just the act may surprise you....
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So we've got;
Liteside= US classics
Greyside= Canada or British coins
Darkside= world coins
Farside= Tokens and medals
And drumroll please...
Brightside= Moderns.
Maybe we should start a new thread and take a vote since, no doubt, some would pre-
fer a less "intense" name.
<< <i><q><gasp> MODERN <gasp> FIRST STRIKE <gasp> BULLION</q> >>
Oh!!! ...And that's way too many <gasp>'s without an </gasp>.
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I recently bought the same Panda as a gift for my niece. But I liked it so much that I went back and got one for myself!
I think it's a really beautiful piece of silver. Unless someone sees it in hand they wouldn't know what I mean. And I didn't know you could get so many textures out of silver.
This isn't something I would normally buy. Or admit to buying. But I was surprised by the beauty of it.