A newer acquisition.
These Mexican 8 Reales are pretty cool, the mirror fields are Awesome! And certainly come toned quite different than Morgan dollars.
@lordmarcovan , the pilgrim is in my collection now, your memory is fading! I was and still am very pleased with it and it stayed with me, in the sense that it is among my keepers, that barely represent 40% of my coins. The other 60% can go at a moment’s notice.
Here’s a coin of which I have multiples, certified gems and raw, a Greek 1910 silver drachma, but it’s not only the color,90% accurately represented here, but it’s amazing luster under all that color that made me buy it. Unfortunately invisible in the image. I’ve just submitted it and I’m curious as to what it’s grade will be. If it weren’t for the luster, I’d say that it’s ceiling was ΜS63, but now I expect much better.
And an Egyptian 10 qirsh from the same auction, also submitted just yesterday
Let's see some new toners from the last few months! Here's a new one I got, will have to see how it looks in hand (matte proof). Eye appeal seems kinda meh on most of these, this one - especially the reverse - seemed interesting.
Didn’t succeed in winning this lot sold at Stacks Bowers. Even at MS62, with relatively high mintage, this coin brought big bucks. Absolutely stunning color.
Some coins... And sorry for bad English.
5 marks by Germany kaizer Friedrich, was ill man, ruled 99 days and has dead, 1888
Rupee by Birma, 1854. Without interesting history, but beautiful type
Independent Latvia before Soviet occupation
Dollar (yuan) of Kirin province, Chin Empire, first year of strike 1898
Dollar (yuan) Chili province (Pei yang region of Chin Empire), 1898
One rouble of USSR, the last silver rouble, 1924. The young man is calling for communism old man... ohhh would be they know future
One yen, first year strike in new mint place in Osaka,1870
2 thalers of Frankfurt
... And many-many another. Hope somebody had intrest to see it.
Here's my first (after well over a decade of looking at their coins and drooling over every Early Bird) CRO purchase from NYINC. I have tried and failed miserably to photo this coin so I will resort to the PCGS glamour shot. In hand it is sweetly reflective and toned, though not quite as ostentatious as the Trueview shows. It was completely unneeded as I have another of the date in a similar grade, but much closer to white. But variety is the spice of life.
Tael 1918, Sinkiang province of China Republic, minted in Urumchi city.
Japan, trade dollar 1877 with chopmarks
Yen 1870 with counterstamp "silver" by Osaka mint place 1897
Republican dollar 1916-17 with president Yuanhun, China
Here is one big coin. 1000 cash 1853-54, issued in Peking, Chine (Chin or Tsing empire), time of bloody Civil war with millions victims.
US dollar 1843
Both
And. Do you know our old russian way to make coin's patina? It's easy, hold coins in glass bottle and sometimes shake it.
I hope that everybody understood the joke about the glass bottle. Of course i don't shake the bottle. Only hold.
It's rare coin, dollar Anhwei province 1898, Tsing Empire (Chine). The mint place in Ankin city was destroyed in time of The boxers rebel (ihetuan).
Halfdollar Fengtien province, 1898. The mint place in Mukden city was destroyed the same. Than Russian empire occupated the North of China.
Dollar Fengtien province, 1903. They restored the mint place later. Reverse's stamp has corrosion and split.
This isn't a super valuable coin by any stretch of the imagination, but it's one that just came back from grading not too long ago. I bought it cheap at ANA in August out of a dealer's row box. 1960 is odd among this series because it's the only year where a bunch of coins (including this one) are tied for top pop at MS65. The top pop for every other year is 66 or higher.
Late to the Tuesday party but I figured I'd share these two side by side. Both MS64. Edward VII is such a short set for shillings, but I don't think I could bring myself to ever complete it.
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Toned Canada 25 cents caribou quarters...
Coin Junky...
Freshly graded toner.
8 Reales Madness Collection
An upgrade
Well it’s been a few years since my last post…
I like colors
Recent pickup from an old collection
These are really hard to find nice!!!
This one is inbound. Never had a bactreate before!
My current "Box of 20"
Well since this popped to the top and I got this yesterday......
I have been looking for a nice one. This one spoke to me.
A newer acquisition.
These Mexican 8 Reales are pretty cool, the mirror fields are Awesome! And certainly come toned quite different than Morgan dollars.
A Taler Newp!
My current "Box of 20"
Of course, the TruView always looks flashier, but this one is nice to the eye.
OMG this one is so beautiful!
Coinsof1984@martinb6830 on twitter
This one is on it's way...
My current "Box of 20"
Latin American Collection
Wowee
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
Israel 100 Lirot 1979
Displays a menorah from Egypt, in the Hanukkah coin series of different countries’ menorahs.
Many of the .500 silver coins develop spectacular colors when toning (naturally of course)
Wowee
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
@lordmarcovan , the pilgrim is in my collection now, your memory is fading!
I was and still am very pleased with it and it stayed with me, in the sense that it is among my keepers, that barely represent 40% of my coins. The other 60% can go at a moment’s notice.
@mercurydimeguy , I like your Greek 1869 5 lepta.
Here’s a coin of which I have multiples, certified gems and raw, a Greek 1910 silver drachma, but it’s not only the color,90% accurately represented here, but it’s amazing luster under all that color that made me buy it. Unfortunately invisible in the image. I’ve just submitted it and I’m curious as to what it’s grade will be. If it weren’t for the luster, I’d say that it’s ceiling was ΜS63, but now I expect much better.
And an Egyptian 10 qirsh from the same auction, also submitted just yesterday
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Tom
A couple newps for me. Not my usual but lover the colors.
My current "Box of 20"
Let's see some new toners from the last few months! Here's a new one I got, will have to see how it looks in hand (matte proof). Eye appeal seems kinda meh on most of these, this one - especially the reverse - seemed interesting.
My current "Box of 20"
Didn’t succeed in winning this lot sold at Stacks Bowers. Even at MS62, with relatively high mintage, this coin brought big bucks. Absolutely stunning color.
Ottoman Turkey 20 Qirsh
It’s been a while since I shared! A couple favorites.
Some coins... And sorry for bad English.
5 marks by Germany kaizer Friedrich, was ill man, ruled 99 days and has dead, 1888
Rupee by Birma, 1854. Without interesting history, but beautiful type
Independent Latvia before Soviet occupation
Dollar (yuan) of Kirin province, Chin Empire, first year of strike 1898
Dollar (yuan) Chili province (Pei yang region of Chin Empire), 1898
One rouble of USSR, the last silver rouble, 1924. The young man is calling for communism old man... ohhh would be they know future
One yen, first year strike in new mint place in Osaka,1870
2 thalers of Frankfurt
... And many-many another. Hope somebody had intrest to see it.
Peace.
Here's my first (after well over a decade of looking at their coins and drooling over every Early Bird) CRO purchase from NYINC. I have tried and failed miserably to photo this coin so I will resort to the PCGS glamour shot. In hand it is sweetly reflective and toned, though not quite as ostentatious as the Trueview shows. It was completely unneeded as I have another of the date in a similar grade, but much closer to white. But variety is the spice of life.
Tael 1918, Sinkiang province of China Republic, minted in Urumchi city.
Japan, trade dollar 1877 with chopmarks
Yen 1870 with counterstamp "silver" by Osaka mint place 1897
Republican dollar 1916-17 with president Yuanhun, China
Peace.
Here is one big coin. 1000 cash 1853-54, issued in Peking, Chine (Chin or Tsing empire), time of bloody Civil war with millions victims.
US dollar 1843
Both
And. Do you know our old russian way to make coin's patina? It's easy, hold coins in glass bottle and sometimes shake it.
Peace.
I hope that everybody understood the joke about the glass bottle. Of course i don't shake the bottle. Only hold.
It's rare coin, dollar Anhwei province 1898, Tsing Empire (Chine). The mint place in Ankin city was destroyed in time of The boxers rebel (ihetuan).
Halfdollar Fengtien province, 1898. The mint place in Mukden city was destroyed the same. Than Russian empire occupated the North of China.
Dollar Fengtien province, 1903. They restored the mint place later. Reverse's stamp has corrosion and split.
Peace.
This isn't a super valuable coin by any stretch of the imagination, but it's one that just came back from grading not too long ago. I bought it cheap at ANA in August out of a dealer's row box. 1960 is odd among this series because it's the only year where a bunch of coins (including this one) are tied for top pop at MS65. The top pop for every other year is 66 or higher.
How does this work again?
Late to the Tuesday party but I figured I'd share these two side by side. Both MS64. Edward VII is such a short set for shillings, but I don't think I could bring myself to ever complete it.
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Old Dansco album toning on this Australian beauty!
1799 proof farthing
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