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Bill Jones' FUN Exhibit on the Dahlonega Mint

BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Topographicoceans asked me to post this in a PM. Like all of the exhibitors, I spent a lot of time on this, and like most exhibits it only goes up once to be seen and then it comes down perhaps never to be seen again. Perhaps I'm showing too much ego, but here it is. The pieces a bit out of place because I use these the photos in the set-up process, and I'm not as neat about that I should be. At any rate, here it is.

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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 ... ?

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,443 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bill;



    At the show I didn't realize it was your display. Very well done and great coins! image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You have the knowledge and the examples, then take the time to put together such a remarkable exhibit.



    It's people like you who make the hobby. image



    Thank you Bill Jones.



    -Mark

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

    My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you Bill, that is an incredible display and fantastic history with it. Cheers, RickO
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Historic! Well done.

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  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,289 ✭✭✭
    I'm a little partial to the D-Mint coins being that it's in my home state and the first gold rush. Excellent exhibit and I hope you will continue to display your work for many people to appreciate and educate themselves.
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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's a laugh.


    I won second place in the U.S. Coins category. One of the judges took off 5 points because I had "too much information." image Some judges drive you absolutely nuts. I guess this that guy preferred to to be uninformed. Other exhibits that won had more words than I did.

    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 ... ?
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,549 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Excellent exhibit!
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Thank you sir.


    I wasn't able to read all the text after zooming in, but you've probably shared all the information before here in your posts


    I think the Dahlonega gold nugget is a nice touch. image
  • jonrunsjonruns Posts: 1,197 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just recently purchased my first "D" mint coin...an 1842-D $5...and it has been exciting to read about the history of this mint...previously I had no idea...but as the previous poster stated...it's a bit hard to read all the copy from your pictures...if you ever publish your presentation as an e-book...I'd love to read...
  • stevebensteveben Posts: 4,622 ✭✭✭✭✭
    nice presentation! where are the 54-D $3 and 60-D $5? do you have them or are they "placeholders." i seem to recall you have the $3 piece.
  • LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭


    Bill, check your PMs
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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great exhibit

    I wish I had been there to see it and thanks for posting it.

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,334 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very cool Bill. Glad you shared.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: LoveMyLiberty

    Bill, check your PMs


    Response sent via email. I have a great deal of trouble answering PMs with the "error 113" code constantly doging me.
    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 ... ?
  • VanHalenVanHalen Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice! Thanks for sharing.
  • Coin FinderCoin Finder Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice job Bill!
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: steveben
    nice presentation! where are the 54-D $3 and 60-D $5? do you have them or are they "placeholders." i seem to recall you have the $3 piece.



    I have them. They just were not out of the bank when I took the pictures.

    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 ... ?
  • DDRDDR Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That was a great exhibit, Bill. I enjoyed it very much.
    David
    Complete Set of Chopmarked Trade Dollars
    Carson City Silver Dollars Complete 1870-1893http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2722"
  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Even cooler than your Christmas train set! Nice Work Sir!
  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's awesome!
    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,494 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bill, excellent exhibit - thanks for taking the time to put it together and to educate us. I know how much time and effort you put into it, and it is much appreciated.
    Charmy Harker
    The Penny Lady®
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,443 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can't seem to find the exhibit awards from the show - are they posted already??
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great exhibit Bill! You're collection and willingness to share and educate is to be commended!
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  • JJSingletonJJSingleton Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wonderful exhibit and type set. I am now sorry I did not attend the show. I would have really enjoyed reading all the content.

    Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia

    Findley Ridge Collection
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Great job!
    Becky
  • TyrockTyrock Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    Nice job Bill
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Very Nice! image

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  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,509 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • JebJeb Posts: 122 ✭
    Very nice and informative. I got to visit Dahlonega once when my parents lived in northern Georgia for a couple of years. It was a nice place to see.
  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Excellent



    Steve
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
    5 point deduction image 4TMI image

    What is this coin world coming to ?

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,953 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: BillJones
    Here's a laugh.


    I won second place in the U.S. Coins category. One of the judges took off 5 points because I had "too much information." image Some judges drive you absolutely nuts. I guess this that guy preferred to to be uninformed. Other exhibits that won had more words than I did.



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