FYI the Carr Peace dollar would be the easiest to sell. I predict it sells instantlly
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@mkman123 said:
Weiss whats the significance of the mexico piece? Maybe replace that with a 8 escudo or a cabalito
Great question. I got that from a board member and friend a few years ago. It's modern, it's PCGS, it was from a period of upheaval. It's got a great design--the reverse is really underappreciated. This example is proof-like and absolutely slays in-hand. And they've been melted and abused for almost 50 years now.
But it's common as dirt. 27,000,000+ mintage. It's nice but it's not a pop top. It's not even 90% pure.
So yeah, I've always wanted to add a really nice Potosi 8 reale and that may be what takes its place.
I've also been toying with the idea of a really high grade 1950 railroad 5 peso to take its place. Those were melted en masse to produce the 1968 pieces. So having one of both would be a neat idea.
So yeah, I've always wanted to add a really nice Potosi 8 reale and that may be what takes its place.
A suggestion:
The 1774-JR Potosi 8R (Charles III Bust) is a hoard coin and in the last few years is commonly available in high grade in almost every large world coin auction (under Bolivia).
I was wondering about the Mexico piece as well, But it fits into one of the three main themes - crowns and dollars from around the world. The other themes are the earliest coinage (Lydia) and Expositions. That leaves out the Wiener medal... So then, what about the Buffalo nickel and the St. Gaudens? Perhaps a fourth theme - first year design types which includes them and the 1921 Peace. In which case you should trade the St. Gaudens $20 for a no motto version. I especially like the Pan-Pac gold dollar because it fits into two of the themes (dollar and exposition). So I would probably keep the Carr and leave out the cathedral medal.
Or put it in with the Lydia pieces for one box, put the Expositions pieces in a second box, the dollars in a third ...
So yeah, I've always wanted to add a really nice Potosi 8 reale and that may be what takes its place.
A suggestion:
The 1774-JR Potosi 8R (Charles III Bust) is a hoard coin and in the last few years is commonly available in high grade in almost every large world coin auction (under Bolivia).
I can't believe the low prices these hoard 1774 PTS-JR 8Rs are now bringing. Time to bid on one if you have any interest! (Just saw two nice NGC 63s sell in SB for $1100 plus the vig each..)
I'm not going to read much past the image of your box of twenty. IMO, unless you need money or are a coin dealer who cannot be a dealer if they keep every nice coin...
While it is your decision and no one including me should have a say what you do and how you collect; I feel very sorry that you have put a limit on your collection. A person with your "eye" should take as many of these gems under your care as possible. The only good thing I see in your approach is a very interesting thread - better than a GTG! A Sophie's choice with coins.
I would have a few "boxes of 20". A US box, world box and an ancient box as clearly you like all three. Why limit yourself to 20 coins! Your collection is amazing!
I'll keep the 8 reales in mind, @pruebas. For those playing at home, the box was revised many months ago when this thread was new. In fact, I think I've swapped out a couple since then:
@Weiss said:
Great input, guys. Looks like the dcarr piece is the overwhelming unfavorite.
I referenced that some pieces might not have the same importance to others as they do to me.
The Bauhaus piece is important for many reasons. Bauhaus was an art and design school (literally and figuratively) in Germany in the 1920s. This is what the piece commemorates. My parents, now both gone, were artists and were both fond of several of the Bauhaus-affiliated designers. This is in some way an homage to them.
But equally important is that the Bauhaus name was used by the eponymous post-punk goth band of the late 1970s and early 1980s, one of my all time favorites. Paintings by both my mom and dad hang on my walls as I type. A painting by Bauhaus guitarist Daniel Ash, one of several famous rock musicians in my art collection (for lack of a better word), hangs opposite me as I type this, too.
The coin is also one of the few modern pieces in my collection spanning 2600 years, and the only piece from the 21st century.
I'm not saying it won't eventually get cycled out. But it's not one I've considered for this switch.
...and since I posted the reason the Bauhaus piece is unlikely to be replaced any time soon, I've acquired two mixed-media pieces by Bauhaus bassist David J. So no. Not the Bauhaus
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I am surprised no one has brought up the 21 Peace. I think for the grade it should look better. I agree on keeping the Morgan, especially so after you described it more.
Just send me that 1901 Pan Am Expo bronze bomber beauty to me and you'll no longer have this horrible problem to deal with.
You have an amazing collection my friend
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Interesting thread.
The Carr was a good choice to boot.
1881S Morgan would have been my vote although it's a pretty example.
Bauhaus story is great, both the design movement and the band. (I'm personally partial to Wire from that era, but thumbs up on your aesthetic choice.)
That Box of 20 is clearly well informed.
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The San Diego. Even if you want a commemorative, there are so many better ones to choose! If you were only going to have one commemorative, get an Oregon Trail.
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@Weiss said:
Great input, guys. Looks like the dcarr piece is the overwhelming unfavorite.
I referenced that some pieces might not have the same importance to others as they do to me.
The Bauhaus piece is important for many reasons. Bauhaus was an art and design school (literally and figuratively) in Germany in the 1920s. This is what the piece commemorates. My parents, now both gone, were artists and were both fond of several of the Bauhaus-affiliated designers. This is in some way an homage to them.
But equally important is that the Bauhaus name was used by the eponymous post-punk goth band of the late 1970s and early 1980s, one of my all time favorites. Paintings by both my mom and dad hang on my walls as I type. A painting by Bauhaus guitarist Daniel Ash, one of several famous rock musicians in my art collection (for lack of a better word), hangs opposite me as I type this, too.
The coin is also one of the few modern pieces in my collection spanning 2600 years, and the only piece from the 21st century.
I'm not saying it won't eventually get cycled out. But it's not one I've considered for this switch.
...and since I posted the reason the Bauhaus piece is unlikely to be replaced any time soon, I've acquired two mixed-media pieces by Bauhaus bassist David J. So no. Not the Bauhaus
Conversely, of all of the subjects I studied in Art History, I found Bauhaus the single most unappealing style/movement. But I guess I can understand the musical association as I am a fan of the band Dream Theater in part because I used to watch movies at the Dream Theater in Monterey California after which the band was named.
@PerryHall said:
I always thought the box of 20 concept was an incredibly dumb idea. Why anyone would limit themselves to just 20 coins is beyond me.
I agree. There are just too many great coins, tokens and medals and too many great stories to limit myself to only 20 pieces. Besides that the new PCGS slabs are too thick to go into the old NGC boxes. That now limits you to a box of 19.
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So that Polish coin is Queen Jadwiga. Wow. What a headturner she is, the Queen and the coin.
FYI the Carr Peace dollar would be the easiest to sell. I predict it sells instantlly
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Weiss whats the significance of the mexico piece? Maybe replace that with a 8 escudo or a cabalito
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@Weiss.... I did not see a message offering the dcarr piece in my inbox.....
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Buy a bigger box
Totally wiffed on seeing this thread in time. But weirdly, my first thought was to punt the San Diego. Pretty cool stuff Weiss.
Great question. I got that from a board member and friend a few years ago. It's modern, it's PCGS, it was from a period of upheaval. It's got a great design--the reverse is really underappreciated. This example is proof-like and absolutely slays in-hand. And they've been melted and abused for almost 50 years now.
But it's common as dirt. 27,000,000+ mintage. It's nice but it's not a pop top. It's not even 90% pure.
So yeah, I've always wanted to add a really nice Potosi 8 reale and that may be what takes its place.
I've also been toying with the idea of a really high grade 1950 railroad 5 peso to take its place. Those were melted en masse to produce the 1968 pieces. So having one of both would be a neat idea.
--Severian the Lame
A suggestion:
The 1774-JR Potosi 8R (Charles III Bust) is a hoard coin and in the last few years is commonly available in high grade in almost every large world coin auction (under Bolivia).
I was wondering about the Mexico piece as well, But it fits into one of the three main themes - crowns and dollars from around the world. The other themes are the earliest coinage (Lydia) and Expositions. That leaves out the Wiener medal... So then, what about the Buffalo nickel and the St. Gaudens? Perhaps a fourth theme - first year design types which includes them and the 1921 Peace. In which case you should trade the St. Gaudens $20 for a no motto version. I especially like the Pan-Pac gold dollar because it fits into two of the themes (dollar and exposition). So I would probably keep the Carr and leave out the cathedral medal.
Or put it in with the Lydia pieces for one box, put the Expositions pieces in a second box, the dollars in a third ...
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Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
I first thought maybe one of the early ancients, but then I saw the modern reproduction . I'd drop that like used napkin.
I would be more inclined to cite the 64mm exception to the box of twenty concept as it does not fit within the box with the other coins.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
I can't believe the low prices these hoard 1774 PTS-JR 8Rs are now bringing. Time to bid on one if you have any interest! (Just saw two nice NGC 63s sell in SB for $1100 plus the vig each..)
@Weiss I think you should replace the one you love the least.
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I'm not going to read much past the image of your box of twenty. IMO, unless you need money or are a coin dealer who cannot be a dealer if they keep every nice coin...
While it is your decision and no one including me should have a say what you do and how you collect; I feel very sorry that you have put a limit on your collection. A person with your "eye" should take as many of these gems under your care as possible. The only good thing I see in your approach is a very interesting thread - better than a GTG! A Sophie's choice with coins.
I'd dump the Lesher......btw, I'm in the market for one...
I would have a few "boxes of 20". A US box, world box and an ancient box as clearly you like all three. Why limit yourself to 20 coins! Your collection is amazing!
I'll keep the 8 reales in mind, @pruebas. For those playing at home, the box was revised many months ago when this thread was new. In fact, I think I've swapped out a couple since then:
http://www.fourbore.com/montage20.jpg
--Severian the Lame
Bauhaus.
...and since I posted the reason the Bauhaus piece is unlikely to be replaced any time soon, I've acquired two mixed-media pieces by Bauhaus bassist David J. So no. Not the Bauhaus
--Severian the Lame
If the coin does not fit...
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
the D Carr is out!
@coinkat said: "If the coin does not fit..."
, you must get rid of it.
So...is the Carr piece up for sale?
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The carr piece sold months ago.
--Severian the Lame
I am surprised no one has brought up the 21 Peace. I think for the grade it should look better. I agree on keeping the Morgan, especially so after you described it more.
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Just send me that 1901 Pan Am Expo bronze bomber beauty to me and you'll no longer have this horrible problem to deal with.
You have an amazing collection my friend
The staters would be the last to go, if it were my decision. OTOH, I really can't argue for getting rid of any of them.
I knew it would happen.
BTW-that is one NICE Pan Am medal!
Interesting thread.
The Carr was a good choice to boot.
1881S Morgan would have been my vote although it's a pretty example.
Bauhaus story is great, both the design movement and the band. (I'm personally partial to Wire from that era, but thumbs up on your aesthetic choice.)
That Box of 20 is clearly well informed.
The San Diego. Even if you want a commemorative, there are so many better ones to choose! If you were only going to have one commemorative, get an Oregon Trail.
I really need to look at the dates on these threads before I reply.
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Conversely, of all of the subjects I studied in Art History, I found Bauhaus the single most unappealing style/movement. But I guess I can understand the musical association as I am a fan of the band Dream Theater in part because I used to watch movies at the Dream Theater in Monterey California after which the band was named.
I agree. There are just too many great coins, tokens and medals and too many great stories to limit myself to only 20 pieces. Besides that the new PCGS slabs are too thick to go into the old NGC boxes. That now limits you to a box of 19.
I would get rid of my limit for 20
have a box for US circulating and another for foreign, medals and fantasy