<< <i>Nice thread. There is another cool thread from a visit of 4-5 coin experts in 2008 to grade the coins, when the coins were not yet in their new public display. Cool story: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=685278&STARTPAGE=10 (about halfway down the page) Photos are a bit blurry due to poor lighting and old iPhone, but it's about the story.... >>
Agreed. These two threads together make for a most interesting read. Sure many would welcome both threads being pinned at the top, especially those who only stop by occasionally and would otherwise miss them.
<< <i>Nice thread. There is another cool thread from a visit of 4-5 coin experts in 2008 to grade the coins, when the coins were not yet in their new public display. Cool story: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=685278&STARTPAGE=10 (about halfway down the page) Photos are a bit blurry due to poor lighting and old iPhone, but it's about the story.... >>
Agreed. These two threads together make for a most interesting read. Sure many would welcome both threads being pinned at the top, especially those who only stop by occasionally and would otherwise miss them. >>
Wow, this thread has been brought back to life after two and a half years! I even changed my username...
Here are more pics!
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<< <i>I finally got to see the exhibit in person last year. The 1828 $5 proof is such a gem that it almost looks too good to be true. A truly amazing coin. >>
Were there any restrictions on photography? (i.e., no flash, no tripods?)
I was in DC for the week and got a chance to see the exhibit. Was amazing. For any coin collector this display is a must. I did wish they could have had some AC in this section as it was a bit hot and strangely was the only section that seemed to be missing it. We also booked a Capitol Tour from our local Senator and got a half dollar from the gift shop for fun. Great city to be a tourist in. Where else can you see a major league baseball game for $5?
Was wondering why the coins on display were not encapsulated and resting on metal prongs. Would'nt they be more likely to be subseptable to accidental damage? Also we plan on a trip to WASH. in the fall. Any tips for sights other than the obvious ones? And tips on the coin museum.
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The last time I saw the "Collection" was in the early 80's. It was tragic to see the proof gold coins having been "wiped" or "conserved". I am guessing that many were from the Lilly collection acquired a few years before. The foreign section had a couple of multiple thalers that caught my eye.
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<< <i>Nice thread.
There is another cool thread from a visit of 4-5 coin experts in 2008 to grade the coins, when the coins were not yet in their new public display.
Cool story:
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=685278&STARTPAGE=10
(about halfway down the page)
Photos are a bit blurry due to poor lighting and old iPhone, but it's about the story.... >>
Agreed. These two threads together make for a most interesting read. Sure many would welcome both threads being pinned at the top, especially those who only stop by occasionally and would otherwise miss them.
<< <i>
<< <i>Nice thread.
There is another cool thread from a visit of 4-5 coin experts in 2008 to grade the coins, when the coins were not yet in their new public display.
Cool story:
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=685278&STARTPAGE=10
(about halfway down the page)
Photos are a bit blurry due to poor lighting and old iPhone, but it's about the story.... >>
Agreed. These two threads together make for a most interesting read. Sure many would welcome both threads being pinned at the top, especially those who only stop by occasionally and would otherwise miss them. >>
Wow, this thread has been brought back to life after two and a half years! I even changed my username...
Here are more pics!
<< <i>i gotta see that one day for sure.
+1
bob
<< <i>I finally got to see the exhibit in person last year. The 1828 $5 proof is such a gem that it almost looks too good to be true. A truly amazing coin. >>
Were there any restrictions on photography? (i.e., no flash, no tripods?)
Interests:
Pre-Jump Grade Project
Toned Commemoratives
Jim
the proof gold coins having been "wiped" or "conserved". I am guessing that
many were from the Lilly collection acquired a few years before. The foreign
section had a couple of multiple thalers that caught my eye.