Newp from WAG (Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft). It was my first experience with them -- their online auction site was easy to use and they take Paypal so the transaction was painless, albeit +4% surcharge.
I may have shown this one before, but re-shot it with my new camera--so if I did, this is much better . I love how the sun is red vs. the background, and it's a nice contrast to the windowsill blue one posted a bit ago. The double phoenix (hoo bird) silvers really can tone up nice! This one sits in an MS-66 slab.
This thread has been dormant...here are a couple coins to bump it up.
First up--Albania under the Italian Occupation during WWII. The denominations are a bit different/metal reduced, but with the same design team in charge, the new coins were not overly different. This one looks very much like a couple of King Zog's coins in terms of style and toning.
Second--a nice Japanese Showa 21 (1946) I got in a raw lot from a forum member. This little brass coin sure got hit with a toning stick! Very different than my other examples.
This one is an interesting transition piece. On the side with the large central denomination the legend at the top translates to 'Government of Japan'. Pre-war the legend is 'Great Japan' and after the post-war constitution it's 'Country of Japan'. The script below the denomination is the date, still reading from right to left.
Another Japanese coin find. A whopping $2 at a local coin show. A simple brass coin frequently found as a dull or even with corrosion. Somehow, somewhere, someone stuck this 1974 coin of a mintage just under a billion (!) into some environment that produced this. I found it in a simple 2x2. If anything, the color might be a tad brighter.
Also from the show was this little lady. My more expensive buy but still cheap (I didn't go over $20 while there and probably overpaid on this one...I had no idea on the 'catalog' and just bought it).
In hand the luster is awesome. I had to keep the shot a little under-exposed to keep the highlights down. I love the volcano, the anvil (I took a blacksmithing class once when I was on leave) and woman who looks about 5 months preggers in the right angle (especially on the larger denominations).
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Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
is that '37 a SP coin?
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'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
This one has a little toning:
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
And this one does too:
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
Pretty purple!
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
And a toned 1974 as well:
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
Yes, it is. I have the entire 1937 matte specimen set and the half dollar posted might be my favorite in the group.
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Fantastic coin Tom. How do the others look?
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'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Newp from WAG (Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft). It was my first experience with them -- their online auction site was easy to use and they take Paypal so the transaction was painless, albeit +4% surcharge.
The set is imaged in this thread.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Northumberland Newcastle 3a
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Super images @rwyarmch , did you upgrade your photography setup?
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I don't normally collect clad coins, but this one called out to me.
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
A couple of older images. My back still isn't cooperating when I lean over a camera.
Bob
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I may have shown this one before, but re-shot it with my new camera--so if I did, this is much better
. I love how the sun is red vs. the background, and it's a nice contrast to the windowsill blue one posted a bit ago. The double phoenix (hoo bird) silvers really can tone up nice! This one sits in an MS-66 slab.
Gorgeous coin, Stork. WOW!
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
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Awesome material you always share!
Taler Custom Set
Ancient Custom Set
1862 Proof Groat
Well, just Love coins, period.
Picked up this copper a few weeks back. I particularly like the eagle.
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My sets: [280+ horse coins] :: [France Sowers] :: [Colorful world copper] :: [Beautiful world coins]
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Dundee shilling in copper. Listed in D&H as Angusshire 2.
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I failed to win anything at the NYINC main event auctions but I did pickup this nice medal in the junior varsity auction.
And this one, too. I think I was lucky to win it because it could have done much better in the live auction.
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@mt_msla Hey, you got your peanut butter in my chocolate!
This thread has been dormant...here are a couple coins to bump it up.
First up--Albania under the Italian Occupation during WWII. The denominations are a bit different/metal reduced, but with the same design team in charge, the new coins were not overly different. This one looks very much like a couple of King Zog's coins in terms of style and toning.
Second--a nice Japanese Showa 21 (1946) I got in a raw lot from a forum member. This little brass coin sure got hit with a toning stick! Very different than my other examples.
This one is an interesting transition piece. On the side with the large central denomination the legend at the top translates to 'Government of Japan'. Pre-war the legend is 'Great Japan' and after the post-war constitution it's 'Country of Japan'. The script below the denomination is the date, still reading from right to left.
Latin American Collection
Nice looking Real. Top Pop , no less!
Sharp eye
One of my best buys from Europe, 100 euros in Germany and it went 65.
Latin American Collection
Wish I had such luck.
I don't know if I have posted it previously, but I've owned it for years raw and in the original clamshell box and recently had it certified-
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
A couple that I have had for a long time, but still like...happy Tuesday!
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My sets: [280+ horse coins] :: [France Sowers] :: [Colorful world copper] :: [Beautiful world coins]
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Latin American Collection
Time to bump this thread up!
Another Japanese coin find. A whopping $2 at a local coin show. A simple brass coin frequently found as a dull or even with corrosion. Somehow, somewhere, someone stuck this 1974 coin of a mintage just under a billion (!) into some environment that produced this. I found it in a simple 2x2. If anything, the color might be a tad brighter.
Also from the show was this little lady. My more expensive buy but still cheap (I didn't go over $20 while there and probably overpaid on this one...I had no idea on the 'catalog' and just bought it).
In hand the luster is awesome. I had to keep the shot a little under-exposed to keep the highlights down. I love the volcano, the anvil (I took a blacksmithing class once when I was on leave) and woman who looks about 5 months preggers in the right angle (especially on the larger denominations).
Latin American Collection
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My sets: [280+ horse coins] :: [France Sowers] :: [Colorful world copper] :: [Beautiful world coins]
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I hope there are still some tarnished coins out there!
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I had a few opportunities to upgrade this date, but really like the toning on this AU53
8 Reales Madness Collection
Brett ( @BS ) tipped me off to this one back in 2008 when it came up at Jean Elsen. Still one of my favorites in terms of toning.
8 Reales Madness Collection
@Spudmasher might remember this one. Seldom seen combination of green, teal, rose, and gold shades.
8 Reales Madness Collection
Here is one of my favorites. Because of the date, it grabbed me and wouldn't let go!