@Onedollarnohollar said:
What a treat to see so many share their treasures. I feel like I'm walking through a great art gallery for the first time. Thank you!
2,300 views in just a few days - maybe a new record in the making?
@Onedollarnohollar said:
What a treat to see so many share their treasures. I feel like I'm walking through a great art gallery for the first time. Thank you!
Looks like a lot of people agree. 2,300 views in just a few days - maybe a new record in the making?
The small eagle that appears on early U.S. gold coins was the last design that I didn't have in my type set. When this 1795 half eagle appeared from a highly unusual source, I was over joyed to find it. Today it's hard for me to pick a favorite coin because I have so many that I like, but I'll post up this one.
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 ... ?
It is always tough to pick a favorite. At one time or another each of these early dollars was a favorite so it is probably safe to say my favorite is one of these???
@boiler78 said:
It is always tough to pick a favorite. At one time or another each of these early dollars was a favorite so it is probably safe to say my favorite is one of these???
Found this in the raw and submitted it - NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo in Deep purple - and it's now my avatar. Probably too modern for most but I really, really like it.
On any given day it's one of three, an 1802 DBHE $1 in (rattler) MS61, an 1829 CBH in (rattler) MS63, and an 1938 Walking Liberty in PR66CAMEO. Given that in this thread we've already had some pix of the other designs, I'll post the Walker.
I'm enjoying this thread immensely and all of the contributions members have generously shared to this point. So, as Oliver Twist would say, "please sir, may I have more?"
@Onedollarnohollar said:
I'm enjoying this thread immensely and all of the contributions members have generously shared to this point. So, as Oliver Twist would say, "please sir, may I have more?"
Your request is granted. My favorite is not my rarest or best condition. And I only took a snapshot by the safe deposit box:
I like to think of it as "Liberty with her seldom used power of X-ray vision".
My new favorite is a recent purchase from a fellow board member: a 1949 Israel coin with raised English SPECIMEN in the field. Struck in 1949, just one year after the establishment of the State of Israel, it was apparently one of a few trial pieces struck in order to demonstrate to the officials of the fledgling country how its coins would look like.
This one remained in the mint archives and would have stayed there forever had the mint not gone out of business and the archive sold off to collectors. It is assumed that the total mintage of the trial pieces is about 20. Out of these, 6 have been graded by PCGS and this one is tied as the finest known.
@Onedollarnohollar said:
I'm enjoying this thread immensely and all of the contributions members have generously shared to this point. So, as Oliver Twist would say, "please sir, may I have more?"
Your request is granted. My favorite is not my rarest or best condition. And I only took a snapshot by the safe deposit box:
I like to think of it as "Liberty with her seldom used power of X-ray vision".
Interesting that the denomination is not stated on the coin.
And in other "news:"
The thread continues to be well read and is now approaching three and a half thousand views in the nine days since the OP started it.
It is always tough to pick a favorite. At one time or another each of these early dollars was a favorite so it is probably safe to say my favorite is one of these???
@boiler2, nice set of early dollars! You are right - it's hard to pick a favorite.
I love the early United States Silver Dollars, especially those in late die states. Here is one of my favorite late die state early dollars, a 1798 B-5, BB-93 Dollar with a massive die break bisecting the reverse right third of the coin. This coin is likely in the top five examples known for the die marriage. I purchased it in the 1994 ANA Sale.
@WDP said:
I love the early United States Silver Dollars, especially those in late die states. Here is one of my favorite late die state early dollars, a 1798 B-5, BB-93 Dollar with a massive die break bisecting the reverse right third of the coin. This coin is likely in the top five examples known for the die marriage. I purchased it in the 1994 ANA Sale.
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Agreed.
And on a side note - looks like the views for this thread are close to 4000 with those added over the weekend.
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The most eye appealing Hawaiian .25 of any grade.....unless you've got a better one? OGH 64 CAC
Not my nicest or most valuable but definitely a favorite.
My favorite, I like the large reverse die crack. There are 8 varieties of this date and mine is the BD-1.
These "bad boy" steps belong to my PCGS MS66+FS!
What book is that Bullsitter?
What book is that Bullsitter?
Worth every penny.
I've always admired that piece, the toning is the coolest.
What a treat to see so many share their treasures. I feel like I'm walking through a great art gallery for the first time. Thank you!
2,300 views in just a few days - maybe a new record in the making?
Looks like a lot of people agree. 2,300 views in just a few days - maybe a new record in the making?
I bought this coin $50 in 1964, it was the first gold coin I ever owned.
United States $20 1927
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
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Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
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The small eagle that appears on early U.S. gold coins was the last design that I didn't have in my type set. When this 1795 half eagle appeared from a highly unusual source, I was over joyed to find it. Today it's hard for me to pick a favorite coin because I have so many that I like, but I'll post up this one.
Here's one of my favorites:
I've posted this before. I'm partial to it because I bought it raw.
NGC MS66*
Magnificent coins in this thread. It's fun to see the diversity and quality in what people collect.
I'm sure everyone tires of seeing this one, but here she is again:
It is always tough to pick a favorite. At one time or another each of these early dollars was a favorite so it is probably safe to say my favorite is one of these???
I like this hunk of gold a lot right now
Latin American Collection
Not at all. That rusty beast is a beauty!
Boosibri...that's one beautiful piece of heavy metal.
Amazing toning on that 1795.
Got a new picture program. Let's see if this works....
Found this in the raw and submitted it - NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo in Deep purple - and it's now my avatar. Probably too modern for most but I really, really like it.
On any given day it's one of three, an 1802 DBHE $1 in (rattler) MS61, an 1829 CBH in (rattler) MS63, and an 1938 Walking Liberty in PR66CAMEO. Given that in this thread we've already had some pix of the other designs, I'll post the Walker.
U.S. Type Set
Jury is still out on this one...it may be this one or it may be that one. Nowhere near the caliber of the some of the aforementioned coins...wow!
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Man, I really don't know....I really enjoy every coin in the collection....
I'll just throw a dart.
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Impossible to pick one of mine. I mostly buy raw and am quite proud of the ones I have kept.
This is probably the one right now. I know, poor quality photos
Amazing
Something a bit out of the mainstream...PR66 Cameo CAC
Please excuse the slab scratches.
"Just because you were born on 3rd base doesn't mean you hit a triple"
I'm enjoying this thread immensely and all of the contributions members have generously shared to this point. So, as Oliver Twist would say, "please sir, may I have more?"
Your request is granted.
My favorite is not my rarest or best condition. And I only took a snapshot by the safe deposit box:
I like to think of it as "Liberty with her seldom used power of X-ray vision".
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
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That Au small planchet is tremendous
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You didn't say it has to be a U.S. coin, so:
My new favorite is a recent purchase from a fellow board member: a 1949 Israel coin with raised English SPECIMEN in the field. Struck in 1949, just one year after the establishment of the State of Israel, it was apparently one of a few trial pieces struck in order to demonstrate to the officials of the fledgling country how its coins would look like.
This one remained in the mint archives and would have stayed there forever had the mint not gone out of business and the archive sold off to collectors. It is assumed that the total mintage of the trial pieces is about 20. Out of these, 6 have been graded by PCGS and this one is tied as the finest known.
You can see the PCGS TrueView here: pcgs.com/cert/82678936/
@1630Boston
thanks:) i see we have the same variety for our avatars !
PCGS OGH PR65BN
Interesting that the denomination is not stated on the coin.
And in other "news:"
The thread continues to be well read and is now approaching three and a half thousand views in the nine days since the OP started it.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Looks untouched after all these years. Interesting to consider that it was minted as the U.S. was fighting in the War of 1812.
I'm not a copper guy but ME LIKEY!
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I forgot to mention it is a half dollar. The denomination is on the edge (not shown).
Some really amazing coins, so I'm not surprised.
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And add to that another 200,000 in one additional day.
It is always tough to pick a favorite. At one time or another each of these early dollars was a favorite so it is probably safe to say my favorite is one of these???
@boiler2, nice set of early dollars! You are right - it's hard to pick a favorite.
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I love the early United States Silver Dollars, especially those in late die states. Here is one of my favorite late die state early dollars, a 1798 B-5, BB-93 Dollar with a massive die break bisecting the reverse right third of the coin. This coin is likely in the top five examples known for the die marriage. I purchased it in the 1994 ANA Sale.
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W. David Perkins Numismatics - http://www.davidperkinsrarecoins.com/ - 25+ Years ANA, ANS, NLG, NBS, LM JRCS, LSCC, EAC, TAMS, LM CWTS, CSNS, FUN
For those who haven't posted a picture of their favorite yet, let's see your Sunday best!
This one I enjoy for its rarity and beautiful design. And it doesnt hurt that it is extremely eye appealing.
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