Objectively speaking this might be pretty much a 'meh, who cares?' type of coin to most collectors, but I've really liked it ever since I found it at a show in October of 2004.
Not worth anything but the US Navy counterstamp is a tie-in to Churchill's honorary US citizenship, and there is actually a USS Winston S. Churchill in the US Navy.
An 1854-O Three Dollar Gold Piece ... just because it's a decent looking example of a coin that was not well made ... it it completes a "PDO" set. The grade is AU-50.
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 ... ?
@JBK.... That Churchill medal with the Navy stamp is great.... Would love to find one like that. Being former Navy and an admirer of Churchill (and a collector of Churchill quotes and items).. that would have definitely been in my collection. Let me know if you decide to let it go.... Cheers, RickO
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My entire collections fits this description
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For Years I have always wanted a 1795 Edinburough Cambels Snuff Shop.
Love the depiction of the Turkish guy with full head dress. It is not a rare piece but it is rare to find this nice.
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Very proof like reflective fields and subdued red, very pretty.
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Objectively speaking this might be pretty much a 'meh, who cares?' type of coin to most collectors, but I've really liked it ever since I found it at a show in October of 2004.
Here are two.
Not worth anything but the US Navy counterstamp is a tie-in to Churchill's honorary US citizenship, and there is actually a USS Winston S. Churchill in the US Navy.
this was a change find from a few years ago
coins for sale at link below
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipOp_9WsFDuEX32fwXOFuLwl0RTVDYySAFJzJwzi
I need a TrueView (or better photography) of this one.
Looks nice, right? But then tilt it in the light and...
BAM!
Nice coin thread!
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Nothing special, just like it...
Complete Set of Chopmarked Trade Dollars
Carson City Silver Dollars Complete 1870-1893http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2722"
“I may not believe in myself but I believe in what I’m doing” ~Jimmy Page~
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947)
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
An 1854-O Three Dollar Gold Piece ... just because it's a decent looking example of a coin that was not well made ... it it completes a "PDO" set. The grade is AU-50.
Commems and Early Type
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What badass looked like 500 years ago...
@JBK.... That Churchill medal with the Navy stamp is great.... Would love to find one like that. Being former Navy and an admirer of Churchill (and a collector of Churchill quotes and items).. that would have definitely been in my collection. Let me know if you decide to let it go.... Cheers, RickO
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Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
I like this just because it is not your typical "XF45"........it's an "XF43 / XF48"
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
I love that this was someone's pocket piece.
i always liked the way some of these toned up like this.
show me a coin you like, just because...
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My entire collections fits this description
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. I do have a new favorite with a companion coin that should be arriving today. As soon as the new one comes both will be sent off for grading and trueviews.
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For Years I have always wanted a 1795 Edinburough Cambels Snuff Shop.
Love the depiction of the Turkish guy with full head dress. It is not a rare piece but it is rare to find this nice.
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Very proof like reflective fields and subdued red, very pretty.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
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Die Pair #3 No D (Weak Reverse)
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Love seeing that PL coin Donato @divecchia
Stay dry today.
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
My current "Box of 20"
2 oz. High Relief. Looks much nicer in hand.
Just cuz 1. It just graded today and 2. It's the closest coin on my camera roll.
