Walker Proof Digital Album 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......
<< <i>Although I can foresee potentially owning one in a business context, I will never purchase a Pan Pac $50 (either shape) for my personal collection. I find them boring. >>
Yea, I could see where collectors could find the round one to be a bit boring, but the octagonal one is unique in the U.S. mint produced series of coins given the shape. That’s the reason why it sells for slightly more although more of them survived in the net mintage. I never knew until I started shopping one that these coins have a reeded edge on the octagonal sides.
As for the 1792 half disme, I've long considered that piece to one of the highlights of my collection because it has so many direct links to the founding fathers. Jefferson supervised its production and took delivery of the coins, and Washington many supplied at least some of the silver. Washington also mentioned it as a "small beginning" in U.S. coinage in his 1792 annual message to Congress.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others. >>
I knew you would see through my thinly veiled post. MJ
Walker Proof Digital Album 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......
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others. >>
I knew you would see through my thinly veiled post. MJ >>
Maybe he wants to put together a raw set. Having had some experinece with Whitman slide albums and Capital Plastic holders with gold dollars in the 1970s, I can tell that it's no picnic trying to preserve gold dollars in anything but 2X2 envelopes.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
....I guess if you collect coins solely for the design elements of the coin I can see your point but if you collect coins with a romantic attachment to their place in history (as I do), that thing is a freaking grand slam. >>
Member: EAC, NBS, C4, CWTS, ANA
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others. >>
I knew you would see through my thinly veiled post. MJ >>
Maybe he wants to put together a raw set. Having had some experinece with Whitman slide albums and Capital Plastic holders with gold dollars in the 1970s, I can tell that it's no picnic trying to preserve gold dollars in anything but 2X2 envelopes. >>
Quite frankly, were it not for slabs, I would probably not own a gold dollar. (Instead, I own six.) Between counterfeits and their small size and fragility, I would have no stomach for it all. Even quarter eagles would be a concern, but I like the way they look and keep in Capital holders.
1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them.
<< <i>1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them. >>
I did not realize that these were considered "coin types".
<< <i>I am sorry but I find this coin to be hideous and have no desire to own one.
>>
YGBSM!
That coin is a historical powerhouse. There were 2 of them at the Pittsburgh ANA show last fall and I thought the one in better shape was the top coin on the bourse. I guess if you collect coins solely for the design elements of the coin I can see your point but if you collect coins with a romantic attachment to their place in history (as I do), that thing is a freaking grand slam. >>
Nope, not kidding.
I am never going to pay tens of thousands of dollars on a coin that I find to be down right ugly no matter what the historical significance. My collection revolves around eye appeal not history: I like toned coins in high grades.
PS. I know the coin in the photo is valued in the millions, I am referring to one of the examples available to the general numismatic community when I say tens of thousands.
<< <i>1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them. >>
I did not realize that these were considered "coin types". >>
All coins are type coins. Think about it.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I think the only coins I can say I would never want to own would be the various Capped Bust denominations (excluding the "turban style" gold versions).
I don't really like the Barber designs, but there's a couple specific dates I'd like to get for sentimental reasons, so they don't make the list.
I was going to say "Ike Dollars" then remembered I've got a couple 40% Ike's handed down from my parents.
So pretty much just those mannish-looking Liberties in the silly hats.
Classic? Large Cents. Anything soaked in olive oil scares me. Moving to 20th Century type, I seriously dislike $5 Indian Gold and it's incuse devices. $10 Indians are another story entirely though! I am not keen on mintmark derivations either, so the 1892-micro o Barber Half is not on my list despite that being my primary series. In fact, I don't like the 1892-O Half of any class, in any grade.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
<< <i>Half dimes and three cent silver - too small for my eyes. >>
My eyes can see them, but I agree with you because they are too small for eyes to truly appreciate.
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
Half cent; twenty cent piece; $1 gold piece. Just no interest in these odd types. I would also say 2c and 3c coins, but I previously owned one of each.
"Men who had never shown any ability to make or increase fortunes for themselves abounded in brilliant plans for creating and increasing wealth for the country at large." Fiat Money Inflation in France, Andrew Dickson White (1912)
<< <i>1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them. >>
I did not realize that these were considered "coin types". >>
Sorry, guess i misunderstood the title. I will change my answer to 1796/97 half in addition to the above mentioned coins.
<< <i>Half dimes and three cent silver - too small for my eyes. >>
My eyes can see them, but I agree with you because they are too small for eyes to truly appreciate. >>
But photos can fix that problem ...
Although I confess that I am a near sighted collector.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
<< <i>Half dimes and three cent silver - too small for my eyes. >>
My eyes can see them, but I agree with you because they are too small for eyes to truly appreciate. >>
But photos can fix that problem ...... >>
So does a quality loupe. I have several California fractional gold coins that are really small but that is part of their charm---pun intended.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Comments
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......
<< <i>Although I can foresee potentially owning one in a business context, I will never purchase a Pan Pac $50 (either shape) for my personal collection. I find them boring. >>
Yea, I could see where collectors could find the round one to be a bit boring, but the octagonal one is unique in the U.S. mint produced series of coins given the shape. That’s the reason why it sells for slightly more although more of them survived in the net mintage. I never knew until I started shopping one that these coins have a reeded edge on the octagonal sides.
As for the 1792 half disme, I've long considered that piece to one of the highlights of my collection because it has so many direct links to the founding fathers. Jefferson supervised its production and took delivery of the coins, and Washington many supplied at least some of the silver. Washington also mentioned it as a "small beginning" in U.S. coinage in his 1792 annual message to Congress.
<< <i>I'll never buy any chop marked trade dollar. I never liked PMD or grafitti and I don't care that the grading services are slabbing them. >>
<< <i>$1 gold. I will just end losing it. MJ >>
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others.
<< <i>
<< <i>$1 gold. I will just end losing it. MJ >>
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others.
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......
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>$1 gold. I will just end losing it. MJ >>
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others.
Maybe he wants to put together a raw set. Having had some experinece with Whitman slide albums and Capital Plastic holders with gold dollars in the 1970s, I can tell that it's no picnic trying to preserve gold dollars in anything but 2X2 envelopes.
<< <i>
<< <i>
....I guess if you collect coins solely for the design elements of the coin I can see your point but if you collect coins with a romantic attachment to their place in history (as I do), that thing is a freaking grand slam. >>
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>$1 gold. I will just end losing it. MJ >>
The $1 gold slabs are the same size as the others.
Maybe he wants to put together a raw set. Having had some experinece with Whitman slide albums and Capital Plastic holders with gold dollars in the 1970s, I can tell that it's no picnic trying to preserve gold dollars in anything but 2X2 envelopes.
Quite frankly, were it not for slabs, I would probably not own a gold dollar. (Instead, I own six.) Between counterfeits and their small size and fragility, I would have no stomach for it all. Even quarter eagles would be a concern, but I like the way they look and keep in Capital holders.
<< <i>Any Barber - I don't care for the design. >>
I agree. I would put Liberty nickels in the same category. But Columbian Expo elongates on Liberty nickels look pretty good.
<< <i>1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them. >>
I did not realize that these were considered "coin types".
<< <i>
<< <i>I am sorry but I find this coin to be hideous and have no desire to own one.
YGBSM!
That coin is a historical powerhouse. There were 2 of them at the Pittsburgh ANA show last fall and I thought the one in better shape was the top coin on the bourse. I guess if you collect coins solely for the design elements of the coin I can see your point but if you collect coins with a romantic attachment to their place in history (as I do), that thing is a freaking grand slam. >>
Nope, not kidding.
I am never going to pay tens of thousands of dollars on a coin that I find to be down right ugly no matter what the historical significance. My collection revolves around eye appeal not history: I like toned coins in high grades.
PS. I know the coin in the photo is valued in the millions, I am referring to one of the examples available to the general numismatic community when I say tens of thousands.
<< <i>
<< <i>1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them. >>
I did not realize that these were considered "coin types".
All coins are type coins. Think about it.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I don't really like the Barber designs, but there's a couple specific dates I'd like to get for sentimental reasons, so they don't make the list.
I was going to say "Ike Dollars" then remembered I've got a couple 40% Ike's handed down from my parents.
So pretty much just those mannish-looking Liberties in the silly hats.
edited to correct spelling
Moving to 20th Century type, I seriously dislike $5 Indian Gold and it's incuse devices. $10 Indians are another story entirely though!
I am not keen on mintmark derivations either, so the 1892-micro o Barber Half is not on my list despite that being my primary series.
In fact, I don't like the 1892-O Half of any class, in any grade.
- Jim
<< <i>Half dimes and three cent silver - too small for my eyes. >>
My eyes can see them, but I agree with you because they are too small for eyes to truly appreciate.
<< <i>
<< <i>1933 Twenty dollar gold piece or 1849 twenty dollar gold coin or 1870-S half dime or silver dollar or almost any coin valued over 10k. i am confident that I will never have enough money to buy any of them. >>
I did not realize that these were considered "coin types".
Sorry, guess i misunderstood the title.
<< <i>
<< <i>Half dimes and three cent silver - too small for my eyes. >>
My eyes can see them, but I agree with you because they are too small for eyes to truly appreciate. >>
But photos can fix that problem ...
Although I confess that I am a near sighted collector.
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Half dimes and three cent silver - too small for my eyes. >>
My eyes can see them, but I agree with you because they are too small for eyes to truly appreciate. >>
But photos can fix that problem ...... >>
So does a quality loupe. I have several California fractional gold coins that are really small but that is part of their charm---pun intended.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Pan-pac slugs are cool. 1/2 dismes are the bomb.
K
My 1866 Philly Mint Set