We have our problems and we air them publicly. The world looks at us with bewilderment sometimes, but most of the world sees us as the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty. I do not mean to imply that our problems are insignificant, but maybe, for a while, it would serve us well to look at how far we've come. Even with our problems here there is boundless opportunity. There's a lot of work to be done still, most of it within the hearts and minds of the citizens of this great land. We are strongest when we work together and draw from our unique diversity. We are all in this together here on a little, fragile planet.
Today I received a shipping notice of my last coin has shipped to close out my first Ever Morgan set. Excited to get the coin close it out and move to the next few spots on my list.
@Barberian said:
Sorry to nitpick but the Texas commemorative only shows love for Texas, not the US. The coin celebrates Texas's independence from Mexico to form a free Republic. Texas didn't join the United States until 1845.
The thread says "love of our Country", not USA.
Texas was (is ?) a country.
If I had my Hawaiian quarter handy I might post that one, too.
I also expect our non-US members to post some of their lovable coins.
Don't forget Vermont, which was actually it's own country when they issued their copper coins in 1785-1788.
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS). Become a member of the American Numismatic Society!
Unfortunately, this is not a good image-However it is a coin with a likely story that is compelling. This is a 1941 Jefferson nickel... One from Philly... and the name ROBERT OASTO was punched into the obverse and the coin was holed. I suspect this belonged to a US serviceman from WW II and was used for identification purposes in the event of a worst case scenario. It is truly an amazing coin to look at and think about what the owner experienced. This coin was part of a coin lot that I acquired at an auction years ago.
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The coin is going to haunt me forever as the one that got away.. I was checking out and everything! Next time I won’t use a guest account.
Just love this one!
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Please no nitpicking or hen pecking or criticism.
Just enjoy this so far controversy-free coin blazer thread!
How about this one from the dark side? It is Spanish. The Spanish crown helped finance the battle of Yorktown!
We have our problems and we air them publicly. The world looks at us with bewilderment sometimes, but most of the world sees us as the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty. I do not mean to imply that our problems are insignificant, but maybe, for a while, it would serve us well to look at how far we've come. Even with our problems here there is boundless opportunity. There's a lot of work to be done still, most of it within the hearts and minds of the citizens of this great land. We are strongest when we work together and draw from our unique diversity. We are all in this together here on a little, fragile planet.
Out of many, one.
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Here's a shield nickel I picked up.
It should go good with what made this country great. It along, with other coins are not the best but they done their part of commerce!
Edited to add: I'm talking about my coins and not necessarily the ones in this thread! 🙂
The perfect thread at the perfect time.
Keep it coming🇺🇸🇺🇸
Collect raw morgans, walkers, mercs, SLQ, barber q. Looking at getting into earlier date coins pre 1900s.
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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
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
Your coin appears to be missing some letters and numbers.
Very nice thread so far. 70 replies in and a uniformly positive vibe.
Post more coin photos please.
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We may have lost the Alamo but we won the war.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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Today I received a shipping notice of my last coin has shipped to close out my first Ever Morgan set. Excited to get the coin close it out and move to the next few spots on my list.
Have a great weekend!!!
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Nice backdrop too
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I know, not a coin, but a plaster maquette of a suggested design for the 1986 Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Commemorative Dollar.
My gold companion...
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
NLH
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
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Don't forget Vermont, which was actually it's own country when they issued their copper coins in 1785-1788.
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
Become a member of the American Numismatic Society!
Beautiful coin! Don't see enough of this type!
Give Me Your Tired and Poor!
1787 Fugio Cent - PCGS PO01
Unfortunately, this is not a good image-However it is a coin with a likely story that is compelling. This is a 1941 Jefferson nickel... One from Philly... and the name ROBERT OASTO was punched into the obverse and the coin was holed. I suspect this belonged to a US serviceman from WW II and was used for identification purposes in the event of a worst case scenario. It is truly an amazing coin to look at and think about what the owner experienced. This coin was part of a coin lot that I acquired at an auction years ago.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
All American Blues.
the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Is that color for real? Amazing. Even Ricko might approve.
I tried saying that three times fast and I pulled a muscle.
I'll just call you KBL.
I'm not certain how this exhibits "love of our Country"... I live in the UNITED States.
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I have a lot a coins and a lot a love for my country 🇺🇸
While I don't collect federal issue U.S. coins very much, this one has always been a favorite of mine.
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