To this half-Greek boy, anything from the classical age of ancient Greece is pretty special; so, when I got back to coin collecting as an adult, it was inevitable I'd get one of these.
Thank you everyone for putting all these fantastic coins as eye candy in this thread.
Here are a few moderns because like most other youngsters, started collecting the Lincoln penny first.
After completing the Dansco album the error varities caught my fancy, hence began trying to put together a comprehensive 1909-2009 set.
So here's my NGC graded MS-65 red 1972 DDO in a pretty scratched up slab along with the 1984 double ear and the 1995 DDO, both of which are in the raw and hopefully will get sent to our hosts soon.
Had posted the following 1955 DDO in AU 50 on another thread earlier.
And one of the accented hair Kennedy also in the raw.
Cheers.
** Edited for typo and to add aligned/rotated pics of Kennedy half
Although none of these are real coins, I just adore the look of each and every one of these.
The top is an over strike from DC. Middle is the SC$50 Jankovsky-740 Brass Facsimile Coca Cola Bottling 'Slug'
And the bottom is a Ron Landis medal,overstruck in gold.
I like circulated coins when their toning highlights the coin's details. Of course, they're also less expensive than MS coins. Here are three of my favorites that I think have very nice eye appeal.
ANACS AU50 - Approaching circulated commemorative perfection, IMO. From Julian Liedman. 50% over market, but worth it, IMO!
Raw - The dove gray Bay Bridge with highlighted wave crests that I've been searching many years for. The reverse looks as if it's lit by moonlight.
PCGS VF35 - I hit the bid button furiously for this coin.
Wow, what a spectacular au58. I’m not gonna lie, you could tell me that coin was in a 63-64 holder and I wouldn’t question it. Good thing I don’t collect buffs
I was thinking the same thing when I sent it in. At least it's the highest grade for the everyman set. Pop 2 If you zoom in you can see some doubling on the date and liberty that I didn't notice until the Truviews showed up.
My profile picture. I find 20th century proofs really nice looking, especially with deep mirrors, some contrast and nice flow lines. The close-up obverse shot is probably the best coin picture I've ever taken.
Holy SCHMOLY!! I'm not even into Bust halves much but those are simply staggering!
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A lot of magnificent coins in here, keep them coming
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I need to find a bust dollar like that, that 1802 is spectacular!
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This tetradrachm of Kamarina jumped out of the tray and I just had to buy it:
A few colorful bust dimes that are my faves
To this half-Greek boy, anything from the classical age of ancient Greece is pretty special; so, when I got back to coin collecting as an adult, it was inevitable I'd get one of these.
jom
Here are a few of my favorite Morgans (and that have Trueviews):
Fairly common coin, not the highest grade, but love the look.
Here is my Washington Quarter Variety Registry Set
This is my Washington Quarter Proof Variety Registry Set
Oh my God, that is absurdly nice. I want to attend the FFL museum someday. May I bring a bottle of wine as the entry fee?
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Very nice looking coins, all! These two always get the heart thumping a little faster…
That they do!
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This is not a particularly rare coin, but I love a blast white Morgan dollar.
A couple of humble IHCs
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Compelling because I think the photo accurately captures "that in-hand look" I like in BU Jeffersons.
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1909 PCGS MS64BN
1909 VDB PCGS MS66BN
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1938 Philadelphia struck Half Dollar
Thank you everyone for putting all these fantastic coins as eye candy in this thread.
Here are a few moderns because like most other youngsters, started collecting the Lincoln penny first.
After completing the Dansco album the error varities caught my fancy, hence began trying to put together a comprehensive 1909-2009 set.
So here's my NGC graded MS-65 red 1972 DDO in a pretty scratched up slab along with the 1984 double ear and the 1995 DDO, both of which are in the raw and hopefully will get sent to our hosts soon.
Had posted the following 1955 DDO in AU 50 on another thread earlier.
And one of the accented hair Kennedy also in the raw.
Cheers.
** Edited for typo and to add aligned/rotated pics of Kennedy half
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091
No such as a low grade 200+ year old coin. Love them all, silver or copper.
Very nice coins.
Jim
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I have to say they are ALL so beautiful!
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Although none of these are real coins, I just adore the look of each and every one of these.
The top is an over strike from DC. Middle is the SC$50 Jankovsky-740 Brass Facsimile Coca Cola Bottling 'Slug'
And the bottom is a Ron Landis medal,overstruck in gold.
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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 FOR SALE
I like coins (duh!), and I like pretty coins a lot. In particular, Lincoln wheat cents that are still red or reddish are, to me, gorgeous.
Here's a die variety I have, the 1909-S over horizonal S.
I like circulated coins when their toning highlights the coin's details. Of course, they're also less expensive than MS coins. Here are three of my favorites that I think have very nice eye appeal.
ANACS AU50 - Approaching circulated commemorative perfection, IMO. From Julian Liedman. 50% over market, but worth it, IMO!
Raw - The dove gray Bay Bridge with highlighted wave crests that I've been searching many years for. The reverse looks as if it's lit by moonlight.
PCGS VF35 - I hit the bid button furiously for this coin.
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I collect by date and mint mark. This is one of the prettiest.
Holed coins are oftentimes very nice and original. Nobody tries to "improve" them because they're holed.
Scratches are on the slab.
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Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
Sent this in last year AU58+
Wow, what a spectacular au58. I’m not gonna lie, you could tell me that coin was in a 63-64 holder and I wouldn’t question it. Good thing I don’t collect buffs
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I was thinking the same thing when I sent it in. At least it's the highest grade for the everyman set. Pop 2 If you zoom in you can see some doubling on the date and liberty that I didn't notice until the Truviews showed up.
Another day, another coin;
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
My favorite "subset" of the 1877 half dollar pattern series....
That's beautiful, and I don't even like Buffalo nickels.
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Here’s a couple of Group shots:
(No reverse on the gold)
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And I have always found this one quite pleasing to look at:
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My profile picture. I find 20th century proofs really nice looking, especially with deep mirrors, some contrast and nice flow lines. The close-up obverse shot is probably the best coin picture I've ever taken.
Holy SCHMOLY!! I'm not even into Bust halves much but those are simply staggering!
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