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Largest, maybe not fondest; memory on the coin forums.
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The "It spent 80 years in a paper flip" Monster Toner Anaconda Peace Dollar story will always be a part of my coin memories. Along with the ensuing Pat Braddick information that showed where it was bought and then the rest of the lineage.
Oh, edited to add: The discovery coins. I forget who all had them but the one that came from The Holey of Holeys was very very neat. What ever happened to it?
. Try to name one or two, I'm feeling nostalgic after being registered here for five years now!
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Oh, edited to add: The discovery coins. I forget who all had them but the one that came from The Holey of Holeys was very very neat. What ever happened to it?
. Try to name one or two, I'm feeling nostalgic after being registered here for five years now!-D
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It was the story of the man who inherited some coins and came here to get some information. Pictures were requested and a few were posted. They were all raw, and they were killer. Some respondents claimed the man was trolling. The man said there were lots more coins. More pictures were requested and were posted. Again the coins were knockouts. More claimed the man was trolling. Some offered solid advice. Over a period of days, as more pictures were shared, it was clear this was a wonderful collection. It was very cool to watch as the owner came to realize what a windfall he had. Unfortunately there were some mean-spirited members who probed and probed until someone dug up the owner's identity and shamefully made it public, which was inexcusable. But on the other hand, the owner made a connection with a member who was able to offer continued guidance in person. So a great collection was shared, the owner was able to understand the real value, and not get taken in a sale. It was a thread I checked first every day just to see if more pictures were posted of the great coins.
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
"Cheerios" discovery threads were exiting
also the 1942 white metal Lincoln Cent pattern thread
those stand out in my mind
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<< <i>Oh, edited to add: The discovery coins. >>
Links to Baleys discovery coin 1807 O.115 Discovery and the LordM/Cladiator/Biddlesbank/Coldridge discovery 1806 O.129 Discovery
<< <i>the one that came from The Holey of Holeys was very very neat. What ever happened to it? >>
I believe Colridge still owns the unique die marriage, probably worth around $20,000.
It was very exciting to watch the progression of the draped bust discoveries and to have the historical details recorded on this forum
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<< <i>All my favs got poofed. >>
<< <i>One of my favorite stories was a cliffhanger, made me proud to be a member, and also ashamed to be a member... all at the same time.
It was the story of the man who inherited some coins and came here to get some information. Pictures were requested and a few were posted. They were all raw, and they were killer. Some respondents claimed the man was trolling. The man said there were lots more coins. More pictures were requested and were posted. Again the coins were knockouts. More claimed the man was trolling. Some offered solid advice. Over a period of days, as more pictures were shared, it was clear this was a wonderful collection. It was very cool to watch as the owner came to realize what a windfall he had. Unfortunately there were some mean-spirited members who probed and probed until someone dug up the owner's identity and shamefully made it public, which was inexcusable. But on the other hand, the owner made a connection with a member who was able to offer continued guidance in person. So a great collection was shared, the owner was able to understand the real value, and not get taken in a sale. It was a thread I checked first every day just to see if more pictures were posted of the great coins. >>
I assume you're referring to the thread where the guy had inherited original proof sets from 1936-1942, as well as an outstanding set of classic commemoratives. That was a fun thread to read. I guess some skepticicsm is inevitable and actually healthy, but revealing the person's identity was way over the line. As a whole, though, the guy really benefitted from the advice provided by folks on the board.
The image gallery of TradeDollarNut's set of Trade Dollars was the finest presentation.
Just my two cents worth.
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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And the adventure looking for LordMarcoven's huge stone coins.
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<< <i>One of my favorite stories was a cliffhanger, made me proud to be a member, and also ashamed to be a member... all at the same time.
It was the story of the man who inherited some coins and came here to get some information. Pictures were requested and a few were posted. They were all raw, and they were killer. Some respondents claimed the man was trolling. The man said there were lots more coins. More pictures were requested and were posted. Again the coins were knockouts. More claimed the man was trolling. Some offered solid advice. Over a period of days, as more pictures were shared, it was clear this was a wonderful collection. It was very cool to watch as the owner came to realize what a windfall he had. Unfortunately there were some mean-spirited members who probed and probed until someone dug up the owner's identity and shamefully made it public, which was inexcusable. But on the other hand, the owner made a connection with a member who was able to offer continued guidance in person. So a great collection was shared, the owner was able to understand the real value, and not get taken in a sale. It was a thread I checked first every day just to see if more pictures were posted of the great coins. >>
I assume you're referring to the thread where the guy had inherited original proof sets from 1936-1942, as well as an outstanding set of classic commemoratives. That was a fun thread to read. I guess some skepticicsm is inevitable and actually healthy, but revealing the person's identity was way over the line. As a whole, though, the guy really benefitted from the advice provided by folks on the board. >>
I remember that thread. Very exciting and I wish we had an update. Grandpa left a pile and it was superb.
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
This board has made me a better collector, dealer and much more knowledge has been gained since I joined, let alone the friends I have made
was the Bongo threads.