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Old style coin boards from the 1930's ... with a digital twist
WingedLiberty1957
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I always loved these old style Coin Boards from the 1930's. I think they were made to hang (perhaps even frame). This one below was called the "Lincoln Penny Collector".
I thought I would try my hand at making a digital version of this old and somewhat famous coin board -- and then toss in a few of my favorite Lincoln Cents from my collection, from my friend Robec's collection, and a few other assorted gems from others -- just to show how this might look partially filled. Note that all coin face images are resized TrueView photos (shot by Phil Arnold). (So only a few of the coins below are actually mine -- they are simply shown as sample hole fillers).
Most of us cut our teeth at pushing coins into coin folders or albums, which is why I think this format appeals to me.
A few downsides: 1.) this layout only allows one side to be displayed at a time; 2.) the overall coinboard image width is 1100 pixels which is good for web (forum) display, but with as many as 9 coins across, the coin face is limited to 100x100 pixels, which doesn't allow a lot of detail. Still I think it's cool looking.
I thought I would try my hand at making a digital version of this old and somewhat famous coin board -- and then toss in a few of my favorite Lincoln Cents from my collection, from my friend Robec's collection, and a few other assorted gems from others -- just to show how this might look partially filled. Note that all coin face images are resized TrueView photos (shot by Phil Arnold). (So only a few of the coins below are actually mine -- they are simply shown as sample hole fillers).
Most of us cut our teeth at pushing coins into coin folders or albums, which is why I think this format appeals to me.
A few downsides: 1.) this layout only allows one side to be displayed at a time; 2.) the overall coinboard image width is 1100 pixels which is good for web (forum) display, but with as many as 9 coins across, the coin face is limited to 100x100 pixels, which doesn't allow a lot of detail. Still I think it's cool looking.
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- Bob -
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MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Unfortunately none of mine look like those.
Latin American Collection
I could also see printing the filled board, then framing it for hanging in a guest room or office.
Or -- if you have a cruel streak -- you could even 'punish' a rival forum member by 'fingerprinting' his precious latest-acquisition (using a digital overlay, of course) as tongue-in-cheek retribution for inappropriate comments on the forum.
Seriously, though... I really like the "Digital Coin Board". Great idea!
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good work, too.
do I see a future use of similar templates in the registry set realm?
<< <i>I always loved these old style Coin Boards from the 1930's. I think they were made to hang (perhaps even frame). >>
Paul - I really like what you've done here. And yes, these boards were meant to be hung as instructed on the reverse side of later versions (see images below). I have one of these nearly filled with coins minus a few keys.
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My Toned Lincoln Registry Set
Better get to work...you have a lot of holes to fill.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
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It lets you see the set in a way that you couldn't do with slabs.
It would look great if you printed a full/actual size photo and put it on cardboard and framed it. It would take a close look to see that it was a photo.
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452
Hoard the keys.
<< <i>I love it!! >>
so do i, thats awesome
<< <i>All you need to do is add a "Click to Flip" to show the reverse side of the coin (when viewing online). >>
Or click to zoom to a larger shot of both sides. Looks nice!
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