Post your favorite acquisition of 2017

Boosibri

While the year isn't over yet, lets get the ball rolling!

Lost this at auction once, bought it, sold it, rebought it in 2017.

Babboonbobo69

CommemKing

I have posted this one a few times lately in various threads. But still my favorite.

Zoins

A lot of great pieces in 2017 but this stands out.

oih82w8

This is probably the best that I can do...this year.

Bullsitter

Only 13 made.

ricko

@Bullsitter .... That is an impressive coin..... very nice.... Cheers, RickO

BloodMan

I really like this better date type 1 double eagle.

boiler78

I picked up some great coins this year but nothing even come close to my first Territorial gold acquisition.

steveben

here's mine:

thanks BB!

earlyAurum

My only and favorite of the year.

boiler78

Damn fine quarter eagle!!!!!!!!

Tetromibi

WingedLiberty1957

mvs7

Didn't do too much buying this year... kitchen remodels will just kill your coin budget. However, I did find this lovely dime early in the year:

ElmerFusterpuck

Had quite a few, but hands down this one. It's my icon.

topstuf

Fulfilled a LONG time want.

CCDollar

My Stocking Stuffer...

CC

AUandAG

I can't choose my favorite between these two (both still raw).
bob

jonathanb

For me I think it's a toss-up between these:

**Baker 448N, Musante GW-900. **

A double head mule of the two obverse dies that are normally paired with the reverses of the Lovett's Battle Series So-Called Dollars. The normal Battle Series pieces are tough to obtain in copper. This mule is basically uncollectible, with 2 struck in copper and 1 struck in silver. Considering that huge die crack, it's no wonder why the mintage was so low! This one is strongly double-struck and absolutely gorgeous. Neither Rulau nor Musante could find an example to photograph.

**Julian AM-26, Lambert's Patented Photo Processes. **

Julian lists about 600 different medals struck at the US Mint through 1892, and most of them show up at auction from time to time. This was on my list of "missing in action" pieces where I couldn't find an example anywhere. I had no auction records. Julian didn't have a photograph, and described it from the surviving dies. The NNP finally came up with a single listing -- from an auction in 1882. Julian lists 19 struck in silver and 6 in bronze. I have no idea where the others went to. At least now I have one!

Walkerfan

Just because it's cool, under graded and different. Lots of green, too, which is a good thing.

asheland

I'd say this one:

drddm

Definitely my Bearded Goddess...PCGS AU53

Dave

Walkerfan

@asheland Any gold is good gold but that one is particularly nice.

asheland

@Walkerfan Thank you!

david3142

This was really tough, but probably this one:

Gluggo

I dont think I could pick one but I have purchased some great coins here on this web site and I must say the people here are ALL great! I love ALL the coins I have purchased 2017. But I am still a newbie only been collecting last 4 to 5 years.

But WOW some of these pictures are amazing here! Thank you.

Walkerfan

@drddm That 1807 bearded goddess has it all....higher grade, rare date, famous variety and impeccable originality. I really like that coin 100%. Well done!!

Justacommeman

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Crypto

My fav would be a rare low miles OEM 97 Supra LSD rear differential

My fav coin would be this

Or maybe this

Both CAC approved (crypto approved coin) which by stranded means they are C coins

boiler78

Love the Libertas!!!!!! My alltime favorite medal. One of these days I hope to own one.

Crypto

@earlyAurum said:
My only and favorite of the year.

Holy crap that is a rare coin

golden

@WingedLiberty1957 said:

Just wow!

OnlyGoldIsMoney

My first Condition Census coin.

PhilLynott

That is tough! I'd have to say this one was the one I found myself staring at more than any other. Just amazing color and luster pictures sell it short big time. Needs a reholder unfortunately.

DDR

My favorite acquisition was a collection, not a coin. I acquired TDN's chopmarked Trade Dollar collection. Here is one of my favorites:

Twobitcollector

Due to the "S" mint mark

liefgold

Not super rare but I like the look!

Cameonut

As a transplant from Michigan to North Carolina when I retired, I've been looking for a Bechtler. Took me 5 years to find this one. Bechtler K4, N reversed, NGC AU555 CAC. A throwback to our first gold rush in the Carolinas and Georgia.

Edited to add: Brian, good idea for this year-end thread.

CharlotteDude

While it might be still a bit early for this thread to hit the streets, kudos to @Boosibri for getting it started and posting a phenomenal coin. That 1796 QE is pretty mesmerizing, as is that CAL QE commemorative @topstuf . For me, it was a tough call... almost a 3-way tie, but I'll concede the one top spot to this one...

CD

Tomthemailcarrier

I picked this IHC up in Denver from Rick Snow. It’s my one and only Indian Head cent.....so far.

BryceM

It's been a busy year. Between Dec 2016 and Jan 2017 I sold my Peace dollar set which was #9 on the Registry at the time. I figured the $$ would be better used for this, which is slowly nearing completion. It will include a garage bay, an extra-large bay for an RV, a heated office, and a game room for a theater, pool table, etc. The first grandchild is scheduled to arrive in May and someday I imagine there will be campouts and sleepovers out in the shop:

As for coins, it's a tough decision, but this one brings a smile to my face every time I pull it out:

drddm

@Walkerfan said:
@drddm That 1807 bearded goddess has it all....higher grade, rare date, famous variety and impeccable originality. I really like that coin 100%. Well done!!

Thanks Walkerfan!
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Certainly one of my favorite bust halves in my set.

Dave

Justacommeman

Great additions all

mark

ranshdow

BeeMan

I didn't buy much this year. Added this one to the 7070.

Kyle

It was a busy year for me, I bought (so far) a total of 50 coins. This one has to be my favorite though, it was purchased raw off eBay and sent to PCGS where it graded MS-64+ and then made it's way to CAC where it green beaned.

Hadleydog

It's been a wonderful year for me, after 8 years I'm finally in a position to start rebuilding my collection. This piece puts a smile on my face.

Weiss

I was afraid someone would post a thread like this.

How would do you decide between these?

SkyMan

Lovely coins and medals Everyone! Here's mine, 1795 FH $1 in (PCGS) VF30.

cecropiamoth

For me it is not even a rare coin, one with outstanding toning or a top pop. But the story behind it is what I like. This summer my brother (born in 1977) turned 40. As I have mentioned to several here, we have been drawn much closer through our now mutual interest in coin collecting. He always wanted a Carson City coin (non-Morgan). I decided to pick this up for him in a Heritage auction. An 1877-CC 10c in an old, immaculate NGC 63 holder with a green CAC sticker. So for his 40th, I got him a really nice 100 year birth CC coin!

Jeff