Smithsonian Museum Collection, Washington DC - (lots of pictures)

Ciccio

Yesterday I went to Washington and took the chance to visit the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
Of course, my main target was the Coin collection. It is truly amazing.
I thought it was worth it sharing it with you. Hope you like it.
Sorry for the big pictures and for the poor quality of some of them.
MM

JoesMaName

Great post and pics.
I've wanted to see them for myself for many years.

RMLTM79

I thought these coins were housed in NGC holders? I find it odd that they are being held by metal prongs.

57loaded

thanks so much for taking the time to post!! and the history lesson. that 1828 $5 gold proof is amazing!

were you able to go to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, too?
it's not as fun as seeing all the coins but watching pallets of money being moved around is different.

mrearlygold

<< <i>I thought these coins were housed in NGC holders? I find it odd that they are being held by metal prongs. >>




Why would you find it odd? Other than fking things up which they excell at, name one thing that government does right.

Downtown1974

Great pics. Thanks for sharing!

mkman123

the coins need to be in a holder, not metal prongs!

bestmr

I think they are just copies and the real ones are in a high secure area in slabs.

gsa1fan

The gold simply awesome eye appeal! Thanks for the show~Matteo

Ciccio

<< <i>I thought these coins were housed in NGC holders? I find it odd that they are being held by metal prongs. >>



I enjoyed more in their prongs that in some slabs! JMO

DuCrozat

<< <i>I think they are just copies and the real ones are in a high secure area in slabs. >>



Copies courtesy of China, no doubt. They had better check the authenticity... the government does need the money, you know.

Lovely designs. Classic!