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The Living legendary BillJones numismatist Alive and Kickin’

Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 1, 2018 8:31PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I have heard/ seen a few members that I respect mention @BillJones as being extremely knowledgeable and having a superior collection. I always pay attention when he writes and posts photos, usually of amazing items I had not previously considered.
I always want to evolve into a better collector and I attempt this process through osmosis while reading here and in numismatic articles/ books.
So now I want to know all about Bill, the Living Legend, and instead of writing an out of the blue long winded letter to him, I am making this post to hopefully enlighten the rest of us regarding the public side of Legendary Bill Jones, master collector and numismatic educator.

Anyone have an interesting story or something?

http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/

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  • KollectorKingKollectorKing Posts: 4,820 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought a P au55, 58? 1916-D Merc from @BillJones when I first joined the board & I still have it.

    For some strange reason I bought 4 more 16-D, au something, 1 from board member @jdimmick :o

  • HallcoHallco Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have my own opinion about what certain forum member's speaking voices sound like in real life. When I see BillJones reply in a thread, I read his posts(on my own mind) in the voice of former presidential candidate Paul Simon. I am probably WAY off the mark, but we all have our quirks, right? This in no way is meant to be political...I am ONLY talking about voice tone:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4kSJ4pblAI

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @specialist said:
    I'm still searching for that list of great collections he built or any treasures he sold

    yes, he does educate. he buys NON CAC coins most of the time and loves to tell people why. In his discussions he proved I learned I am stupid for wasting my time all these years hanging around CAC founder John Albanese and dealing in CAC coins.

    Bill Jones-Legendary for sure! He humbles me.

    @Specialist You are not going to believe this but I was JUST returning to this thread to post "Now I want to know all about LS!"

  • KollectorKingKollectorKing Posts: 4,820 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Aotearoa said:
    You'd think the guy was no longer around. What a strange thread.

    Good bye to you my trusted friend
    Together we climbed hills & trees
    Learn of love & c a c
    Skinned our hearts & skinned our n g c
    .
    .
    .
    :D

  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    Holy Cow! I thought he was dead by the title of this thread!

    Yikes! Sorry folks. I edited the title. I also granted the title legend/ legendary, because some that post are like legend or mythical figures to a new comer like myself.

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

    https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/

  • coinhackcoinhack Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭✭

    There are a few posters here that have and are willing to share a great deal of numismatic knowledge and Bill is certainly right at the top of that list. I would name a few others, but I don't want to leave anyone out, so I won't. But I'm sure you all know who else is on that list. Thanks to all of you.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2018 1:51PM

    He has a wonderful complete, including gold, type set that he spent many decades building.

    I know that he loves the hobby, because he takes his time to post interesting and informative threads with great pictures.

    I PMed him, once, years ago and he was pleasant and helpful.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Insider2 said:
    I recall briefly discussing the CU coin forum and that troll >:) Insider2 with Bill at a coin show before he learned I was Insider2. He is a very entertaining and knowledgeable numismatist.

    You do have a way of growing on people like a foot fungus. Remeber all the crap I used to give you on CT, especially over your emoji language :Do:)>:)

    The more you VAM..
  • KollectorKingKollectorKing Posts: 4,820 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Aspie_Rocco said:

    @TomB said:
    Holy Cow! I thought he was dead by the title of this thread!

    Yikes! Sorry folks. I edited the title. I also granted the title legend/ legendary, because some that post are like legend or mythical figures to a new comer like myself.

    You might have to edit “Legend” our since specialist has that name :o

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ChrisH821 said: "@Insider2 to be fair, you were quite abrasive when you started posting here."

    Abrasive? Abrasive? Try "sarcastic nuclear nightmare >:) ." It's in my nature; especially when confronted with silliness. Why I teased "Mr. Bill" all the time until I met him.

    I grew up in a different time than many of you and discussions got pretty rough at a boarding school. I'm trying to be much more gentle with y comments - except for stuff like "net" grading.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,265 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have looked forward to Bill's posts since being a member here and across the street. If I remember correctly, the first time I read one of his posts was across the street regarding a Thomas Jefferson Peace and Friendship Medal of which I had never been aware of. His posts are always informative and instill the collector's spirit in all who view his precious coins, medals and other paraphernalia.
    I thank you Bill for the tomes of learning passed on by your posts and beautiful examples of what I wished I had collected 50 years ago.
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bluelobster said:
    Clearly, Bill knows his stuff about coins, he has the goods, but when he showed his model railroad Christmas layout, I knew he was a bad arse. ;~

    I WANT TO SEE IT! WHAT GUAGE? Mr. Bill is suddenly my "bestest" friend.

  • bigmarty58bigmarty58 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Enjoy his expert knowledge of history, sports and of course coin collecting. Thank you Bill!

    Enthusiastic collector of British pre-decimal and Canadian decimal circulation coins.
  • RB1026RB1026 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭✭

    I definitely echo the positive sentiments expressed here about @BillJones. I never skip one of his posts, because I know that they will include great info, insight, and/or pics of fabulous coins. Bill is a treasure to our community. I greatly appreciate that he frequents here and shares his knowledge and experience freely for me to learn from. Thank you Bill!

  • tyler267tyler267 Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭✭

    I also look forward to @billjones posts. Bill posts some of the most interesting and educational info on these boards. Thanks Bill!

  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,741 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree, always a pleasure to read bill jones posts, and more importantly, see the coins he posts.

    truly nice pieces, honestly, cant ever remember seeing a coin bill posted that I didn't like.

  • MorganMan94MorganMan94 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Paradisefound said:
    RIP BJ <3

    He isn't dead...

  • No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A poster child for posters. Always a informative read.

  • TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I've always enjoyed his posts and respected his opinion. And his coins, well, they are awesome. What an eye. I still can visualize is 96 quarter from an earlier post. And I had the pleasure of meeting him at FUN a couple of years back. A gentlemen.

    Tom

  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,079 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For those of us who frequent the Collector's Universe Darkside, Bill's 'Bullet Book' threads provide a panoramic window into the lives and coinage of British monarchs down through the centuries.
    Once they're all compiled into a single volume I'll be in line to buy a copy. ;)

    Here's a random one....

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1002884/british-kings-bullet-book-chartles-i-1625-1649#latest

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • thefinnthefinn Posts: 2,657 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Insider2 said:

    @bluelobster said:
    Clearly, Bill knows his stuff about coins, he has the goods, but when he showed his model railroad Christmas layout, I knew he was a bad arse. ;~

    I WANT TO SEE IT! WHAT GUAGE? Mr. Bill is suddenly my "bestest" friend.

    I would think N gauge for being able to do something realistic looking. Not enough room in my world for O or HO.

    thefinn
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bill has made some extraordinary posts here, historical, educational. I wish I knew how to use the search feature better.

    If you have a link to one of his superlative teaching moments please share it.
    Lance.

    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lkeigwin said:
    Bill has made some extraordinary posts here, historical, educational. I wish I knew how to use the search feature better.

    If you have a link to one of his superlative teaching moments please share it.
    Lance.

    Here is a complete (not specific) quick link to

    Comment history
    https://forums.collectors.com/profile/comments/BillJones

    Discussion history
    https://forums.collectors.com/profile/discussions/BillJones

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

    https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BillJones said:
    I am humbled but what you have all written. I just hope that I can continue to live up to such a high standard. Thank you all! :)

    WHAT about the train layout pictures?

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's too broad. Let's focus on the specific great ones.
    Lance.

    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • skier07skier07 Posts: 4,139 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Zoins said:
    Bill is a great collector and mentor for many of us. His love of coins, tokens and medals really comes through in his posts.

    He's a great asset to the forums and I'm glad to have him here.

    +1

  • specialistspecialist Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I call for having his statue in front of the ANA headquarters! His accomplishments are so many. Actually what the heck are they?

  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭

    @jonruns said:

    @Insider2 said:

    @BillJones said:
    I am humbled but what you have all written. I just hope that I can continue to live up to such a high standard. Thank you all! :)

    WHAT about the train layout pictures?

    Guessing from the scale of the 4-wheeled vehicles visible, an HO scale setup?

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