<< <i>Not a US coin, but my favorite purchase. This coin is one of six available to private collectors, with a handful more in museums. It was minted to commemorate the opening games at the Colosseum in 80AD and was handed out by the emperor Titus to key spectators. It's about the size of a half dollar but twice as thick.
since this first coin was one I obtained via a trade, it can't be my favorite PURCHASE of 2013 (1829 LM-8, PCGS AU-55).
Thus, I must post this coin as my favorite purchase of 2013. I purchased this R-6 half dime shortly after obtaining the above R-6 (formerly R-7) half dime at the FUN show way back in January.
Forum member USMONEYLOVER helped me to locate this 1829 LM-12, graded PCGS AU-55
<< <i>Not a US coin, but my favorite purchase. This coin is one of six available to private collectors, with a handful more in museums. It was minted to commemorate the opening games at the Colosseum in 80AD and was handed out by the emperor Titus to key spectators. It's about the size of a half dollar but twice as thick.
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I think we have a winner!!! >>
+1
I WANT!...granted there are plenty of other cool coins in this thread but this one easily stands out with history, rarity, design and then all combined with sports and the Olympics being my favorite! WOW!
"If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64 Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
Tough to compete with classic gold, CBH's, Trade bucks, etc but it's one of my latest purchases. Was in a NGC64 holder now raw. I believe most would consider this a 5, some may go with a nice 64. Sure is a white boomer imo.
EDIT: Re-shot it, the first image was a bit fuzzy.
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) 5$ bills are WOW with the numbers - wanted: 02121809 04151865 Wanted - Flipper notes with the numbers 6-9 or 0-6-9 ON 1$ 2$ 5$ 10$ 20$ Wanted - 10$ Sereis 2013 - fancy Serial Numbers
This is very tough, I've picked up many nice ones this year, the most recent being Ankur's colorful 55-O half. By a narrow margin I'll submit this one, since I was looking for a nice one the better part of a decade:
The beauty of this thread is struggling and watching others struggle to pick ONE. Then seeing what they decide to post when you are familiar with some of their acquisitions this year.
Awesome CBH ElmerFusterpuck.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
From the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation A publication that gives a history of the 2 escudo as a coin sanctioned by the Continental Congress September 2nd 1776.
This example is a condition census .......
I manage money. I earn money. I save money . I give away money. I collect money. I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
I purchased maybe 3 coins this past year. This one is my favorite. A Henry VIII groat circa 1527. I just love the details and all the history behind it.
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<< <i>Not a US coin, but my favorite purchase. This coin is one of six available to private collectors, with a handful more in museums. It was minted to commemorate the opening games at the Colosseum in 80AD and was handed out by the emperor Titus to key spectators. It's about the size of a half dollar but twice as thick.
I think we have a winner!!!
Thus, I must post this coin as my favorite purchase of 2013. I purchased this R-6 half dime shortly after obtaining the above R-6 (formerly R-7)
half dime at the FUN show way back in January.
Forum member USMONEYLOVER helped me to locate this 1829 LM-12, graded PCGS AU-55
JH
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
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<< <i>Not a US coin, but my favorite purchase. This coin is one of six available to private collectors, with a handful more in museums. It was minted to commemorate the opening games at the Colosseum in 80AD and was handed out by the emperor Titus to key spectators. It's about the size of a half dollar but twice as thick.
I think we have a winner!!! >>
+1
I WANT!...granted there are plenty of other cool coins in this thread but this one easily stands out with history, rarity, design and then all combined with sports and the Olympics being my favorite! WOW!
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
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Gotta love those dateless Buffs
Steve
I guess my house is my favorite purchase
Since this photo was taken the coin has been put into a PCGS holder as an MS66
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Ford medal struck from WWI Emergency Fleet ships
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That might win for the MOST BIRDS on one coin competition.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
EDIT: Re-shot it, the first image was a bit fuzzy.
for actual coins it's this stars/no drapery dime
edit: new favorite is this 1907 eagle, my first example of the no motto indian type
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Hoard the keys.
5$ bills are WOW with the numbers - wanted:
02121809
04151865
Wanted - Flipper notes with the numbers 6-9 or 0-6-9 ON 1$ 2$ 5$ 10$ 20$
Wanted - 10$ Sereis 2013 - fancy Serial Numbers
1839-o PCGS XF-45:
10-4,
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My registry sets
Lafayette Grading Set
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
since we have 3 weeks left, i'll hopefully get to submit my favorite just before the end of the year if pcgs isn't too swamped.
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Then seeing what they decide to post when you are familiar with some of their acquisitions this year.
Awesome CBH ElmerFusterpuck.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Pete
Louis Armstrong
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
My three favs:
The Ancient, the CharDude's 1805 Half Eagle and RYKs territorial...
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<< <i>James Fraser WWI Victory Medal Die
You can even see a die crack on the right side. Cool!
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Here's my favorite coin (PCGS MS66FBL).
My favorite purchase period would be the (flown) "Operations Checklist" (roughly 150 pages) for Apollo 12, the second Moon landing ever.
U.S. Type Set
This example is a condition census .......
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
My Coin Blog
My Toned Lincoln Registry Set
Favorite Plastic
Favorite Sample
Radiant Collection: Numismatics and Exonumia of the Atomic Age.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/3232
Graded PCGS 63
Sold for $3,500
Member, Society of Silver Dollar Collectors.
Looking for PCGS AU58+ 1901-P, 1896-O, & 1894-O
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
<< <i>One of my favorite coins, reminds me of home while I am at school in Orlando. This coin pops in hand! Purchased in September from CRO.
nice pick up, i like
Portugal Gold 6400 Reis "Joe" or "Peca" 1786-R (Brazil Rio de Janiero Mint)
32mm 14.33gm
Queen Maria I and her husband/uncle Pedro
These coins did circulate in America at the time.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
PF65RB from heritage