The Queen Jadwiga. By far. And, I collect Brittanias. I see them as beautiful coins. Because they are. I've always been a sucker for a pretty girl. Who in their right mind isn't?
Oh, and for United States coins.....it's the Standing Liberty Quarter. You know, the one with the "OOPS!" They call that a wardrobe malfunction now-a-days. I call it "SUPER HOT!" Like I said; " I'm a sucker for a pretty girl!" Ahhh....Yea!
There are some stunning coins posted on this thread, but alas, I have not personally "seen" them [other than the High Relief Saint Gaudens, an example of which I do have and agree is a contender] so I will have to go with one whose strong suit is other than eye appeal, but at least I have "seen" it personally and to my eye it is beautiful for having a connection to a TV series to which I have a personal connection.
This, as labeled, is the 1913 "Only 5 Minted" 5C THE HAWAII FIVE-O COIN PF64,
FWIW, my "personal connection to the TV series was an appearance on the current version of Hawaii Five-0.
Oh, and then there was also my daughter-in-law who appeared as Dr. Linda Miro on a Hawaii Five-0 episode from last season:
In my opinion it would be the 2009 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle.
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LanLord wrote: I've always been partial to the Italy 500 Lira coin that was made in the 50s and early 60s
The 1967 film "The Honey Pot" is loosely based on the 1606 English play Volpone and is set in Venice, Italy.
A scene with Rex Harrison and Cliff Robertson shows some playing cards on a table along with a few 1960's Italian 500 lire silver coins.
Italian 500 lire silver coins on table
I have a few of these beauties:
Italy 500 Lire 1966 (Date on edge)
Silver, 29 mm, 11.00 gm
Obverse: Bust of woman in Renaissance dress facing left, GIAMPAOLI (Engraver)
Reverse: Christopher Columbus's three ships sailing to right
REPVBBLICA ITALIANA L. 500, R at bottom (Rome Mint)
Edge: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA and date 1966
May sound stupid especially following a 1873 proof seated posted above - good grief that is amazing - but my favorite all time coin - and the coin that actually got me into this hobby to begin with - is the high relief 1921 Peace dollar!!
And I own several - but my favorite one is (I think) this undergraded OGH beauty!
I had a chance to buy a British 1797 one penny cartwheel during the height of the coin depression in 1995. It was probably proof but looked like a GemBU. It was virtually flawless despite its huge size with a very pleasing red color. Even though it was available for a song so was everything else in those days.
I have seen the $20 Amazonian pattern from the Bass collection and I can say it is absolutely gorgeous. Likely cleaned at some point, but the design makes you stop and stare for a second. Here's one from CoinFacts:
@Stooge said:
Everyone has the "favorite" coin(s) in their collection, but what is the most beautiful coin you've ever seen that includes all aspects of what it means to be a great coin ie: Strike, Luster, Condition, Eye Appeal, Color, etc..
It is an easy question, that if you think about it, can be a very difficult one as there are so many gorgeous coins out there. For me, I recall seeing this coin somewhere and it just so happens that its on Coinfacts. This coin for me is 100%. It has history, beautiful colors, a solid strike and is such a simple uncluttered coin. It has just the date, Liberty and the good ole' U.S.A. on the back.
BTW, I do not own this coin.
PCGS MS67
My wife gave this to me on our silver anniversary. I still have it, and her, 22 years later, so it is beautiful to me!
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The 1794 Dollar SP 66
Lots of wonderful coins in this post.
I've always been partial to the Italy 500 Lira coin that was made in the 50s and early 60s
http://coinquest.com/cgi-data/cq_ro/response_380/italy_500_lire_1958.jpg
The Queen Jadwiga. By far. And, I collect Brittanias. I see them as beautiful coins. Because they are. I've always been a sucker for a pretty girl. Who in their right mind isn't?
My two favorites from the Smithsonian vault... hard to get pics of with the lighting in the vault. An obverse of one coin and a reverse of another...
Oh, and for United States coins.....it's the Standing Liberty Quarter. You know, the one with the "OOPS!" They call that a wardrobe malfunction now-a-days. I call it "SUPER HOT!" Like I said; " I'm a sucker for a pretty girl!" Ahhh....Yea!
A toned Mercury Dime. Here is one of mine that I like a lot. A 1942-S Inverted S FS501 PCGS65.
This is rather acceptable.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Overland Trail Collection Showcase
Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set
There are some stunning coins posted on this thread, but alas, I have not personally "seen" them [other than the High Relief Saint Gaudens, an example of which I do have and agree is a contender] so I will have to go with one whose strong suit is other than eye appeal, but at least I have "seen" it personally and to my eye it is beautiful for having a connection to a TV series to which I have a personal connection.
This, as labeled, is the 1913 "Only 5 Minted" 5C THE HAWAII FIVE-O COIN PF64,
FWIW, my "personal connection to the TV series was an appearance on the current version of Hawaii Five-0.
Oh, and then there was also my daughter-in-law who appeared as Dr. Linda Miro on a Hawaii Five-0 episode from last season:
I am a big fan of CROs Technicolor Dreamcoat that someone here owns
http://www.coinraritiesonline.com/index.php?page=archive&task=det_item&item_id=2702
An NGC MS 67 Panama Pacific $50 round at the Santa Clara show about 10 years ago. It was even more beautiful than I was hoping for!
The silver riders from the Netherlands, were minted around 1659 untill 1798 https://nnc.dnb.nl/api/images/collectie/HNM-09580b.jpg https://nnc.dnb.nl/api/images/collectie/HNM-09580a.jpg
I'm very partial to the 1878 8TF Morgan VAM 14.11 in MS67 in the California Registry set.
Not Mine!
1921 $1 Peace Matte (Proof) Finish Peace Dollar PCGS PR64
Was going to post this coin, but you (new owner) beat me (previous owner) to it.
I enjoy her as much now as when I received her Dan.....I'm taking good care of her...She is special, but you knew that! Hope all is well.
In my opinion it would be the 2009 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@DutchCoins .. a good thread to resurrect! ⭐️
So many great coins out there …. here’s one that comes to mind, one of CRO’s coins of the year if I remember correctly …
LanLord wrote:
I've always been partial to the Italy 500 Lira coin that was made in the 50s and early 60s
The 1967 film "The Honey Pot" is loosely based on the 1606 English play Volpone and is set in Venice, Italy.
A scene with Rex Harrison and Cliff Robertson shows some playing cards on a table along with a few 1960's Italian 500 lire silver coins.
Italian 500 lire silver coins on table
I have a few of these beauties:
Italy 500 Lire 1966 (Date on edge)
Silver, 29 mm, 11.00 gm
Obverse: Bust of woman in Renaissance dress facing left, GIAMPAOLI (Engraver)
Reverse: Christopher Columbus's three ships sailing to right
REPVBBLICA ITALIANA L. 500, R at bottom (Rome Mint)
Edge: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA and date 1966
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
Two words - HOLY CRAP!
Coin Photographer.
May sound stupid especially following a 1873 proof seated posted above - good grief that is amazing - but my favorite all time coin - and the coin that actually got me into this hobby to begin with - is the high relief 1921 Peace dollar!!
And I own several - but my favorite one is (I think) this undergraded OGH beauty!
I had a chance to buy a British 1797 one penny cartwheel during the height of the coin depression in 1995. It was probably proof but looked like a GemBU. It was virtually flawless despite its huge size with a very pleasing red color. Even though it was available for a song so was everything else in those days.
I passed.
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"You can't get just one gun." "You can't get just one tattoo." "You can't get just one 1796 Draped Bust Large Cent."
Not the finest condition, but I do own it, for now.
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Bagburn.
If you know it . . . you automatically agree.
If you don't . . . your time will come.
Drunner
That is beautiful. Those look like blue flames around the outside of obverse.
I have seen the $20 Amazonian pattern from the Bass collection and I can say it is absolutely gorgeous. Likely cleaned at some point, but the design makes you stop and stare for a second. Here's one from CoinFacts:
Coin Photographer.
Nailed it (them).
In my collection.
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@Eldorado9 nice coin. Your 1881 PR Morgan in your registry is awesome!
Not mine, but I definitely admire it.
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This one:
My wife gave this to me on our silver anniversary. I still have it, and her, 22 years later, so it is beautiful to me!
It's fun to see what everyone thinks. I'm solidly in the Bust coinage group.