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Hello all,

I am new to the forums and just want to introduce myself.

I've been studying and collecting coins since 1980. My primary area has been U.S. type with a keen focus on 20 cents. I was a vest pocket dealer in the late 80's, but alas I ended up an engineer instead. image I do buy and sell coins as part of my hobby under the name Aurora Rarities.

More recently I've also developed an interest in world coins 1600-1900, especially thalers and other large silver coins.

In the short time I've been reading these boards I've seen many fun and interesting posts with pleasant and productive discussions. I'm glad to find this forum a great place to talk coins anytime! I look forward to being a part of it.

Guess the grade is one of my favorite types of posts so I've included a photo below for your enjoyment (new to coin photography - advice always welcome).

Thank you for making such a place possible,

Pat


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    Very nice looking coin. I'll take a guess at MS64 and a big welcome to the boards.
    Steve
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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 32,219 ✭✭✭✭✭
    64
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    pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,596 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards Pat ... we have at least one other 20 cent "nut" around here who you may already know ... hopefully he stops by to say Hi

    Tough to get a really good read on the picture, and not one of my series at all, but the MS64 camp seems like a reasonable grade from what I can see



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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard, and nice intro!

    I'll guess a safe MS64 based on the photos provided - that eagle on the rev positively glows!
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    Welcome, I use to like (and still do) 20 cent pieces a lot but got away from them for some reason. I thought they were neat because they haven't made them for over a century like some other discontinued coins. Nice looking coin and I'll say it grades 64.
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    You all are right on. MS64. I chose this coin because it is the hardest to photograph. The dark areas you see on the reverse are actually a rich purple aura. I'm working on better lighting techniques and will post if/when I can capture the full beauty.
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,521 ✭✭✭✭✭
    welcome to the forums as well. nice coin to image
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    pakasmompakasmom Posts: 1,920
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    DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    image Don't forget to go over to the World and Ancient Coins Forum if you like thalers.
    Becky
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    Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome image
    Timbuk3
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    MFHMFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭

    Welcome !

    Are you the same Aurora Coin that sold
    Barber Dimes back in the early-mid 1990's ?

    I bought a few raw Dimes back in 1994 from
    a company by that name.

    Have a good time here, I certainly have.
    Mike Hayes
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    Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !

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    YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
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    Sorry, MFH. I'm not familiar with Aurora Coin.

    Thank you all for the welcome!
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    Welcome! Feel free to post often.

    I guessed 64. image
    Let's try not to get upset.

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