I think this one was the biggest coin I’ve ever seen. I took this picture out of a car window in Long Beach on my way to one of the Long Beach Coin Shows
And this is probably the biggest coin in terms of what it is worth that I’ve ever held and photographed when I visited Stacks Gallery in Boston earlier this year
Spent hours and hours years ago taking these pics of my coins. Nikon Coolpix point and shoot 4MB camera with "macro" lens. Had only 2 to 6 inches distance available for lighting.
Technology and talent have certainly improved. Mostly talent.
@Eldorado9 said: @braddick and I'll include @OAKSTAR since he felt a need to repost it, as if once wasn't enough:
What is the purpose of posting a clearly disgusting coin in an otherwise very nice thread full of legitimately beautiful numismatic items?
And who exactly are you?... The thread police? If the OP doesn't have any problems with his post or mine, why should you? The OP said: "A good old fashioned post any coin you like thread" "Let's create a thread of just coins and talk relating to them" That's exactly what we were doing......discussing coins.
You are a great role model buddy. That has got to be one of the most outstanding photos of US coinage that I've ever seen and blows away the majority of MAJOR auction house's catalogs! The grandeur of the designs, and mix of denominations, and the colors! It's a photo that gets me truly excited about coins....even after 50 years! Well done Sir!
@Eldorado9 said: @braddick and I'll include @OAKSTAR since he felt a need to repost it, as if once wasn't enough:
What is the purpose of posting a clearly disgusting coin in an otherwise very nice thread full of legitimately beautiful numismatic items?
And who exactly are you?... The thread police? If the OP doesn't have any problems with his post or mine, why should you? The OP said: "A good old fashioned post any coin you like thread" "Let's create a thread of just coins and talk relating to them" That's exactly what we were doing......discussing coins.
I feel like everyone needs to chill out for a couple seconds and relax. No need to get all up in arms.
I personally won't take offense to @braddick's post, but it certainly doesn't fit in with any of the coins in this thread. Generally, it is that kind of posting that was the stimulus for me to create this thread, so we could get away from parking lot finds and TPG madness. However, if he still wants to post it, that's his prerogative.
@Eldorado9 said: @braddick and I'll include @OAKSTAR since he felt a need to repost it, as if once wasn't enough:
What is the purpose of posting a clearly disgusting coin in an otherwise very nice thread full of legitimately beautiful numismatic items?
And who exactly are you?... The thread police? If the OP doesn't have any problems with his post or mine, why should you? The OP said: "A good old fashioned post any coin you like thread" "Let's create a thread of just coins and talk relating to them" That's exactly what we were doing......discussing coins.
@Eldorado9 said: @braddick and I'll include @OAKSTAR since he felt a need to repost it, as if once wasn't enough:
What is the purpose of posting a clearly disgusting coin in an otherwise very nice thread full of legitimately beautiful numismatic items?
And who exactly are you?... The thread police? If the OP doesn't have any problems with his post or mine, why should you? The OP said: "A good old fashioned post any coin you like thread" "Let's create a thread of just coins and talk relating to them" That's exactly what we were doing......discussing coins.
Top two are redo pics of coins I've had for years.
@FullHorn These are two of the most beautiful Buffalo nickels I have ever seen! The strike quality on both is astounding! So solid in fact, that they look like proof coins! (maybe they are? I honestly cannot tell!)
Anyway... WOW!!! @crazyhounddog has some drop dead gorgeous Buffalo nickels, and those are at the quality level of his coins which are probably some of the best eye appealing coins I have witnessed anywhere. That man is THE authority on Buffalos in my world! Anyway, I just had to take a moment to give some love to your Buffalos because I will be honest, I am not really a Buffalo nickel fan, but I would welcome those coins into my collection without hesitation and pay a hefty premium for them on top of that! I'm just trying to pay you the highest complement possible! Haha! Thank you for sharing, sir!
Best regards, Dwayne F. Sessom Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
This is a bucket list coin for me now! I am not a fan of modern numismatic coins in general, but that is a gorgeous coin. Unfortunately, I would have to curtail my coin/currency buying for at least a half a year to be able to afford one, and I just do not have that kind of self control! LOL
Best regards, Dwayne F. Sessom Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
I picked up an UNC and Proof versions of the original Jefferson Nickel designs some time ago and rediscovered them the other day. Landis restrikes I believe.
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Why not a nice example of the coin that got the U.S. gold series started, the 1795 half eagle? I believe that this type was introduced in the summer of 1795. I waited a long time to get my first example of the eagle holding up the laural wreath design.
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@BillJones said:
Why not a nice example of the coin that got the U.S. gold series started, the 1795 half eagle? I believe that this type was introduced in the summer of 1795. I waited a long time to get my first example of the eagle holding up the laural wreath design.
Mmmmmmm...love the skin on that piece. Near impossible to find like that these days.
Excuse me for going off topic a little bit (by adding some family tree information).
Minted in Saxony, where my paternal ancestors came from.
Minted in Philly in 1794, and just possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great, great, great, great grandfather after he arrived in the USA from Europe.
Minted in Philly in 1798, and just possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great, great, great grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1863, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great, great grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1909, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1929, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1941, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my father.
Minted in either Philly or Denver in 1967 and has been in my possession since 1967 or 1968 when I found this coin (which I call Smoke On The Water due to it's DEEP PURPLE color) in pocket change. The True View photo lightens the color on the coin; in hand it truly is Deep Purple in color except for the Lincoln Memorial which is black. The coin has booming luster under the purple toning.
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A great example why one should differentiate between various types of details coins. A great coin. IMO the flaw adds rather than detracts.
I think this one was the biggest coin I’ve ever seen. I took this picture out of a car window in Long Beach on my way to one of the Long Beach Coin Shows
And this is probably the biggest coin in terms of what it is worth that I’ve ever held and photographed when I visited Stacks Gallery in Boston earlier this year
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This.........
Reminded me of this..........
@braddick and I'll include @OAKSTAR since he felt a need to repost it, as if once wasn't enough:
What is the purpose of posting a clearly disgusting coin in an otherwise very nice thread full of legitimately beautiful numismatic items?
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This 1884CC was cracked from an ANACS UDM slab. Tye scratch is on the plastic not the coin.
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This is a, "coins only" thread- not one where members are to comment on other collector coins.
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(Just kidding. I'll delete my post. I apologize for having posted it.)
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Agree @Eldorado9. @braddick, you are a good man.
Spent hours and hours years ago taking these pics of my coins. Nikon Coolpix point and shoot 4MB camera with "macro" lens. Had only 2 to 6 inches distance available for lighting.
Technology and talent have certainly improved. Mostly talent.
Great thread @FlyingAl.
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And who exactly are you?... The thread police? If the OP doesn't have any problems with his post or mine, why should you? The OP said: "A good old fashioned post any coin you like thread" "Let's create a thread of just coins and talk relating to them" That's exactly what we were doing......discussing coins.
@braddick - You should put your coin back up!
You are a great role model buddy. That has got to be one of the most outstanding photos of US coinage that I've ever seen and blows away the majority of MAJOR auction house's catalogs! The grandeur of the designs, and mix of denominations, and the colors! It's a photo that gets me truly excited about coins....even after 50 years! Well done Sir!
I feel like everyone needs to chill out for a couple seconds and relax. No need to get all up in arms.
I personally won't take offense to @braddick's post, but it certainly doesn't fit in with any of the coins in this thread. Generally, it is that kind of posting that was the stimulus for me to create this thread, so we could get away from parking lot finds and TPG madness. However, if he still wants to post it, that's his prerogative.
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It's your thread. If you feel my post was inappropriate, just say so. I'll delete it and get off. If not, go talk to @Eldorado9.
I don't personally have a problem with it, but I can understand why a lot of members might.
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Top two are redo pics of coins I've had for years. Bottom two are new to me this week coins.
@FullHorn These are two of the most beautiful Buffalo nickels I have ever seen! The strike quality on both is astounding! So solid in fact, that they look like proof coins! (maybe they are? I honestly cannot tell!)
Anyway... WOW!!!
@crazyhounddog has some drop dead gorgeous Buffalo nickels, and those are at the quality level of his coins which are probably some of the best eye appealing coins I have witnessed anywhere. That man is THE authority on Buffalos in my world! Anyway, I just had to take a moment to give some love to your Buffalos because I will be honest, I am not really a Buffalo nickel fan, but I would welcome those coins into my collection without hesitation and pay a hefty premium for them on top of that! I'm just trying to pay you the highest complement possible! Haha! Thank you for sharing, sir!
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
This is a bucket list coin for me now! I am not a fan of modern numismatic coins in general, but that is a gorgeous coin. Unfortunately, I would have to curtail my coin/currency buying for at least a half a year to be able to afford one, and I just do not have that kind of self control! LOL
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
Coin Photographer.
I picked up an UNC and Proof versions of the original Jefferson Nickel designs some time ago and rediscovered them the other day. Landis restrikes I believe.
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Why not a nice example of the coin that got the U.S. gold series started, the 1795 half eagle? I believe that this type was introduced in the summer of 1795. I waited a long time to get my first example of the eagle holding up the laural wreath design.
A few of my favorite coins.
How bout some Dimes:
Very nice Proofs Coinobsessed and Eldorado9.
This is my newest coin
Mmmmmmm...love the skin on that piece. Near impossible to find like that these days.
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Excuse me for going off topic a little bit (by adding some family tree information).
Minted in Saxony, where my paternal ancestors came from.
Minted in Philly in 1794, and just possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great, great, great, great grandfather after he arrived in the USA from Europe.
Minted in Philly in 1798, and just possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great, great, great grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1863, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great, great grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1909, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal great grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1929, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my paternal grandfather.
Minted in Philly in 1941, and possibly was at some point in time possessed by my father.
Minted in either Philly or Denver in 1967 and has been in my possession since 1967 or 1968 when I found this coin (which I call Smoke On The Water due to it's DEEP PURPLE color) in pocket change. The True View photo lightens the color on the coin; in hand it truly is Deep Purple in color except for the Lincoln Memorial which is black. The coin has booming luster under the purple toning.
Nice! Apologies for the US deviation but here's my G3. Close enough
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