OK, here is one - the first (and only) year of the 1861 Paquet Reverse $20 Double Eagle:
And for comparison, here is a link to a thread that includes photos of my 1850 Double Eagle that may have actually been one of, if not the first one minted as it has been related back to having been in the personal collection of its designer James B. Longacre:
As a type collector, I have a number of "firsts." Here are three of my favorites.
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 ... ?
Woke up two hours before going work and consulted a wily, old veteran (who was also a dear friend), on this one, to ensure that it was mine....Those were the days, my friends. Strike and originality are on POINT!
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
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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OK, here is one - the first (and only) year of the 1861 Paquet Reverse $20 Double Eagle:
And for comparison, here is a link to a thread that includes photos of my 1850 Double Eagle that may have actually been one of, if not the first one minted as it has been related back to having been in the personal collection of its designer James B. Longacre:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/993882/1850-proof-double-eagle-inquiry/p2
As a type collector, I have a number of "firsts." Here are three of my favorites.
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Yup. Same here. My '93 Chain is horrid!
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First gold dollar type...
First Heraldic Eagle Reverse Draped Bust Quarter 1804 Browning 1 and 1804 Browning 2
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I have several, but here’s a humble example:
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See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Again for the revived thread.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12719289#Comment_12719289
Woke up two hours before going work and consulted a wily, old veteran (who was also a dear friend), on this one, to ensure that it was mine....Those were the days, my friends. Strike and originality are on POINT!
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
First first?
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I took one of those to a meeting of non coin collectors. They thought it was pretty cool to see for the first time the first, first as you put it.
Equally attention getting was the inscription on the coin, "Mind your [own] business."
Best I got in true view
The 'Mind your (own) business' needs to be reinstated on all coins in this BS 'woke' insanity. It just may help.
Love it!
Here's mine
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
1913 Var One and Var Two proofs
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......
Fantastic quarters!
@Justacommeman - gonna be hard to follow that!
Unless I go with some fantasy stuff:
And first "dollar" coin:
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