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JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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What say you?



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    PipestonePetePipestonePete Posts: 1,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Absolutely!
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    CatbertCatbert Posts: 8,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree. I was thinking that myself, though not sure what one I'd acquire - kind of partial to a particular liberty nickel time frame version. I'm trying to keep myself flexible!
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    USMarine6USMarine6 Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sure I couldn't see why not.
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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you don't collect them it seems like a good excuse to buy one!



    I love em but haven't bought one yet



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    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    dadamsdadams Posts: 376 ✭✭✭
    Now a whole box of 20 patterns - that would be something!
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    coinhackcoinhack Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I totally agree and would love to have one in my box of twenty, but...

    I am afraid the really neat ones would be priced out of my realm. image
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    WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the idea. I've got broad interests across numismatics, which is one of the things that makes the box of 20 idea so intriguing. A box of 20 bust halves or Lincoln cents? Eww.



    I've got several pieces that would qualify for the broader definition of pattern in my Box of 20.

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can't imagine trying to limit my collection to 20 coins.
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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Weiss

    I like the idea. I've got broad interests across numismatics, which is one of the things that makes the box of 20 idea so intriguing. A box of 20 bust halves or Lincoln cents? Eww.



    I've got several pieces that would qualify for the broader definition of pattern in my Box of 20.





    I like your style



    mark



    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,791 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Weiss
    I like the idea. I've got broad interests across numismatics, which is one of the things that makes the box of 20 idea so intriguing. A box of 20 bust halves or Lincoln cents? Eww.

    I've got several pieces that would qualify for the broader definition of pattern in my Box of 20.



    Well, I had to open this thread, and I had to click through to your box of 20. And you really pissed me off for few seconds when I misread your domain name as "theelecttrumpgroup.com". Not that you're not entitled to your own opinion, of course.
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    WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: MrEureka

    Originally posted by: Weiss

    I like the idea. I've got broad interests across numismatics, which is one of the things that makes the box of 20 idea so intriguing. A box of 20 bust halves or Lincoln cents? Eww.



    I've got several pieces that would qualify for the broader definition of pattern in my Box of 20.







    Well, I had to open this thread, and I had to click through to your box of 20. And you really pissed me off for few seconds when I misread your domain name as "theelecttrumpgroup.com". Not that you're not entitled to your own opinion, of course.





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    bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: DIMEMAN

    I can't imagine trying to limit my collection to 20 coins.




    You are missing the point Dimepuppy. Multiple boxes of twenty with no rules on what they may contain. Your imagination is your only limitation.





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    coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,329 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would say a schoolgirl would do nicely....or a schoolgirl and a washlady. Two of my favs.

    J

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: coinlieutenant

    I would say a schoolgirl would do nicely....or a schoolgirl and a washlady. Two of my favs.



    J




    I love these. The Seashore Trade dollar is my huckleberry



    mark

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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    WildIdeaWildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes! I'm really into Large, Indian head an Lincoln cents. I added a 1855 flier large cent pattern to my collection as the coin that never was, dang, but should have been, IMO. It's a little smaller in diameter than a large cent too. Variety is the spice of life they say, right. And it didn't smash the bank in PC MS 64. The 1854 seems twice the price in that grade although slightly different relief and minuscule features, so the 55 will most likely be it for me.

    So yeah, I think a pattern in whatever series your into would be a perfect addition to a set. As far as a box of 20 that's another deal entirely.

    Whenever I consider the box of twenty concept, a repeating thought is "that's what it will look like if I ever get out of the hobby" I'd still have 20 gems tucked away no matter what...
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    MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,765 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I definitely have one in my box of 20, and whenever I find an 1855 Large Flying eagle pattern again, I will replace this one with it.

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    BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,941 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Patterns are cool, but I've never had a strong desire to own one.
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great coins Weiss... I really like that 10 Krone.....Cheers, RickO
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    YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you can afford one you like, then absolutely.
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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,255 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is what is great about the "Box of Twenty", you can put whatever you want in it!



    I would not mind getting ahold of a "pattern" coin.
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    SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,610 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's your Box of 20. Put whatever you want in there that makes you happy.

    Still, at this point in my life there is no way I'd go for a box of twenty. I've got way too many coins that I've collected over the years that I enjoy. Heck, the year set I'm currently working on, 1858, has 29 coins in it alone.
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's the Pattern in my box of less-than-20.



    It would take something special to dislodge it!



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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Lakesammman
    Here's the Pattern in my box of less-than-20.

    It would take something special to dislodge it!

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    Not usually a Stella fan.....BUT THAT PUPPY IS PRETTY!
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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: MrEureka
    Originally posted by: Weiss
    I like the idea. I've got broad interests across numismatics, which is one of the things that makes the box of 20 idea so intriguing. A box of 20 bust halves or Lincoln cents? Eww.

    I've got several pieces that would qualify for the broader definition of pattern in my Box of 20.



    Well, I had to open this thread, and I had to click through to your box of 20. And you really pissed me off for few seconds when I misread your domain name as "theelecttrumpgroup.com". Not that you're not entitled to your own opinion, of course.


    I hope this doesn't mean you are not for Trump!
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not usually a Stella fan.....BUT THAT PUPPY IS PRETTY!



    Many are dipped and lifeless - not this one! image
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    bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Lakesammman

    Here's the Pattern in my box of less-than-20.



    It would take something special to dislodge it!



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    WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,636 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A silver No S Panama Pacific dollar for me!
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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,126 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This one would be in mine.......

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    breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,405 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A great idea. I think a territorial gold is in order as well.

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love my Walkers, commems, 19th Century gold and Libertas items. However, I also have some unique treasures that could form an esoteric box of 20. That would give me a good excuse to add a favorite pattern.



    mark
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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,395 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like patterns, too, but never enough to own one.



    However, I still think it's a good idea to include one in a box of 20.



    It would give it depth, variety and rarity, as most are scarce.



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    MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,791 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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    AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some amazing gorgeous ones out there.... I have none myself Mark but some very cool designs and beautiful original toning on some....

    Lakesamman that is awesome!

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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,397 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice work if you can get it.



    Only patterns I'll be able to afford are Darkside.



    But yeah, Darkside or Liteside, a pattern would be nice in a B20.

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