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Morgan13
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Here is mine.
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My 2nd year (Milled 1732-1771 series) 1733 Mexico 1 Real took me 2 years to find one in numerical grade only 2 are graded higher and not by much either both in VF:
Morgan13: Nice one - looks PL.
For me, it’s this one graded PR 64+ CAM:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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When I had a young family and was walking with them in an Alabama neighborhood one day, a charming woman came by and said "what beautiful bayaabees you have". My wife and I had just relocated from the DC area and this was one of our first introductions to the natives, so to speak.
Anyway, I think of my coins as beautiful babies and it is tough to choose among them for your thread! Here's one that I certainly do adore (AU58 CAC):
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Great thread title.
Here is a coin I adore:
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Just love the look
This 1752 Peru 1 Real as well with only 424 Minted per Yonaka (his book says he has only seen 4 examples) maybe 10-20 still exist maybe less. Every other Year 1753-1772 has 50 000 minted or more only the 1751 1st year has less and is believed to be unique per Yonaka and board members here say there are 2 that exist. Most do not see the 1751 as part of the series since it is almost noncollectable. I believe it is part of the series but to each their own. Over 40% on small denominations for Peru are holed.
I got this a few weeks ago and I’m still in love!
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I will post just one more, I got this right at the beginning of the year and I’m still amazed every time I see it:
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Common, but really pretty.
I wasn't able to secure it (see my new thread).
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This coin definitely fits the bill for me: it depicts "Judaea Capta", when Vespasian captured Judaea. This coin was subsequently buried in Pompeii beneath the ash of Mt. Vesuvius when it erupted, giving it the distinctive reddish toning.
Not all that high in grade (AU50,) but it’s got a killer reserve, I think!
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Common date because of the SS Central America but uncommon condition. This coin just glows and has gorgeous color and surfaces. I prefer it to every single MS SSCA coin. I never get bored of it.
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Previously NGC68 crossed to a 67. Has all the characteristic of a proof. Its a true gem and great to view in real life.
I find these two exceptionally beautiful.
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The seller's photo looked like this, only showing dark surfaces and a XF-AU circulated cameo appearance that I like. No hint of any colorful toning at all.
I was delighted with the color when it arrived. Turn up the exposure and light, and out pops the color. This edited Trueview shows much of its color. At AU53, it's not worth enough to merit grading, but I "adore" this Lincoln so much that it was among the first four coins I had graded from my collection ahead of other, more valuable coins.
Edited for horrible writing.
One of my favorite
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Here's one of a few. MS68
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
My dream coin (except no stars).
Highly reflective, deep fields, it just is amazing in hand. Crossed at grade.
With a Grey Sheet quote of $360, this 1860 half dime is a long way from being the most valuable in my collection. Oddly I am drawn to it. After I acquired a Proof example of the same type, I held on to it. In 1860, there was a contentious presidential election, and at the end of the year, everything was falling apart toward the Civil War.
I also admire this 1797 Bust Dollar because it is so perfect for the grade, EF-45, and has attractive, original surfaces. Photographing it to convey its beauty properly has been quite a challenge.
Sorry for the cell phone pics but this Morgan is just a monster and one of my favorites- NGC 69*Cameo
Beautiful lilac to purple toning, deep mirrors, and cameo contrast
We all pretty much different levels of adoration and interest. Mine are the ones that complete a set.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
No apology necessary for those pictures 😍.
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I love it because it's almost the size of a nickel.
@Floridafacelifter what a remarkable coin. As a Morgan collector myself that has to be amongst the finest known Morgan's in existence.
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This one is not expensive or rare, and I'm not even a fan of tarnish; but under the lights the color is awesome.
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1870-73cc quarters are tough and even tougher to find problem free. The early CC pieces are plagued with problems and even most straight graded coins lack eye appeal. This one is as good as they come. I wish my 70-72cc quarters looked like this.
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Adore ? You guys are scaring me.
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I would use the term enjoy a lot vs adore at least in my case that is the way I feel. Or even simply very happy to own.
I’m very fond of this one. Sorry if some of you have seen it before.
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Enjoy this one a lot & I guess I “adore” it too:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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I love my big gold coin!
Some kittens, puppies, infants and toddlers are adorable.
I do not equate coins with the words adore or adorable.
However, some coins are very special or important to me. Some are also very eye appealing/attractive to me (and to a wider audience).
Some coins in my collection that are special, important, eye appealing and/or attractive to me (for various and multiple reasons, some going back to me becoming a collector in 1963) are:
Such an outstanding array of stunningly beautiful coins. What a terrific thread!
Thank you Morgan13 for providing it.
Here is the end of a side-quest, looking for the lowest possible Morgan and Peace dollars with enough detail to identify yet must be original and problem free (a challenge):
(There is a distracting shadow. The coins themselves offer no dark patches.)
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I adore that Pan Pac as well.