@Eldorado9 said:
Changes daily, but right now this 1860 half has my attention. MS-67 Ex. Gene Gardner coin
ElDorado
I bought that coin in the Gardner auction after losing out on another I really wanted. Sold all my Liberty seated halves only a year or two later but sure miss some of them.
That 1860 has spectacular color on the obverse - enjoy it!
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
ElDorado
I bought that coin in the Gardner auction after losing out on another I really wanted. Sold all my Liberty seated halves only a year or two later but sure miss some of them.
That 1860 has spectacular color on the obverse - enjoy it!
Thank you Buddy, both you and Gene have superb taste. Yeah, it's a moose all the way. The luster, for a coin of it's age, is just phenomenal. Great coin.
Favorite coin? Hmmm. Today it will be my top pop 1877-S WB-6 (R7) in NGC MS64 with dark obverse toning that oddly disappears under direct light. It's the only uncirculated SLH I have in my collection. Weird toning on a WB-6 "Weird F."
@BillJones Bill, you and I apparently have similar tastes. Thanks once again (!) to @PeakRarities I have a 1797 dollar that is very similar to yours, though in a slightly lower grade, EF40. I'm not sure this is my absolute favorite but it's definitely up there.
Lots of great coins everyone. Tough to pick a favorite. This dime is special for me because my wife made be purchase it at a local show in the 1980's prior to PCGS and NGC.
PCGS Proof 66+ Deep Cameo CAC
@asheland As a hard core half cent guy I LOVE your ‘33, I’m curious, has it been to CAC? Regardless, that is a superb example.
Actually no, it came from an old collection to a dealer who flipped it to another dealer, my friend worked for him, swooped it up, I called dibs the day he got it, two months later I bought it!
It’s in strong hands, it’s my favorite copper piece, ever!
@Old_Collector said:
I love all my coins equally, they are like children, except I like them better than my children because they don't talk back or do stupid things.
Damn!
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That is a gorgeous Peace dollar. I understand why you like it!
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@Cladiator said:
Putting aside a couple that top my list for sentimental value I'd say this one is the favorite at the moment... @Aspie_Rocco said:
Is that a medal, special strike, or regular circulation coinage? Amazing details and a work of art. Fantastic coin!
@asheland As a hard core half cent guy I LOVE your ‘33, I’m curious, has it been to CAC? Regardless, that is a superb example.
Actually no, it came from an old collection to a dealer who flipped it to another dealer, my friend worked for him, swooped it up, I called dibs the day he got it, two months later I bought it!
It’s in strong hands, it’s my favorite copper piece, ever!
Well she’s a beaut, I’m “jelly” as the kids would say. In the spirit of collection favorites, here’s my fav from my collection of little half sisters… 94s are so hard to find with nice hard chocolate planchets:
Really cannot pinpoint a certain one or two, but this one has been right at the top since I acquired it back in June of 1995. So many 93-S's are just not appealing in circulated grades but this one checks all the boxes for me.
Thought about upgrading over the years, as I use my lower graded coin to offset the cost, but undoubtedly would end up keeping this too which makes it much tougher.
@LeeBone I can see why that coin is at the top of your favorites. Great original look and solid for grade. Way too many problem coins for the date, at least on the BAY, and many netted graded.
It was a proof commemorative coin designed by William Wyon, the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint, for the rebuilding of the fire damaged Palace of Westminster. I don't believe it was ever released for circulation.
It's referred to as Gothic for the Gothic inspired font of the legends. From what I understand there was a bit of a revival of the Gothic aesthetic in the Victorian era and this coin reflects that nicely.
In my personal opinion it's the most beautiful coin design, both obverse and reverse, I have ever seen. I fell in love with the design when I first stumbled across it over 20 years ago. This one that I'm privileged to be the custodian of is graded PR58.
@Cladiator said:
Putting aside a couple that top my list for sentimental value I'd say this one is the favorite at the moment... @Aspie_Rocco said:
Is that a medal, special strike, or regular circulation coinage? Amazing details and a work of art. Fantastic coin!
I'm in awe of that coin. The toning on that coin is amazing. It's probably the best example of toning accentuating the design of a coin that I've seen.
I collect MS Barber dimes and don't collect proofs. The year 1901 had no special meaning to me. I took a risk buying this based on a poor auction house picture not knowing what it really looked like.
The PCGS photo comes close, the yellows are more white. If I needed to stop collecting, I would be happy with this being the last coin I bought. PF66 CAC.
@Barberian , I feel the same way. When I first saw it for sale I had a physical reaction to it. My pulse increased, I felt like my blood pressure rose and I got a little bit jittery. I still get an endorphin rush when I bring it out to this day.
@asheland As a hard core half cent guy I LOVE your ‘33, I’m curious, has it been to CAC? Regardless, that is a superb example.
Actually no, it came from an old collection to a dealer who flipped it to another dealer, my friend worked for him, swooped it up, I called dibs the day he got it, two months later I bought it!
It’s in strong hands, it’s my favorite copper piece, ever!
Well she’s a beaut, I’m “jelly” as the kids would say. In the spirit of collection favorites, here’s my fav from my collection of little half sisters… 94s are so hard to find with nice hard chocolate planchets:
Im a jelly. That thing is gorgeous!
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
It might be this one. Top Pop CAC and the Highest Graded of the R7 Variety (The recent Bass Collection auctions had me nervous when two of this variety were graded for the first time, but they were inferior). Very much PL due to how few were struck and maybe this was one of the first.
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@asheland As a hard core half cent guy I LOVE your ‘33, I’m curious, has it been to CAC? Regardless, that is a superb example.
Actually no, it came from an old collection to a dealer who flipped it to another dealer, my friend worked for him, swooped it up, I called dibs the day he got it, two months later I bought it!
It’s in strong hands, it’s my favorite copper piece, ever!
Well she’s a beaut, I’m “jelly” as the kids would say. In the spirit of collection favorites, here’s my fav from my collection of little half sisters… 94s are so hard to find with nice hard chocolate planchets:
I really like that one!!! That is literally the perfect look.
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One that I bought raw and got slabbed. It's in a CACG XF-40 holder.
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I bought that coin in the Gardner auction after losing out on another I really wanted. Sold all my Liberty seated halves only a year or two later but sure miss some of them.
That 1860 has spectacular color on the obverse - enjoy it!
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
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That is a really cool token!
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Thank you Buddy, both you and Gene have superb taste. Yeah, it's a moose all the way. The luster, for a coin of it's age, is just phenomenal. Great coin.
My favorite gold coin. But I only have three, so it’s kinda like being prom queen in a very small graduating class. Not that she’s not hot, mind you.
Today it's these two:
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✓ Everyman Mint State Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878 – 1893)
✓ Everyman Mint State Lincoln Cents (1909 – 1958)
✓ Morgan Dollar GSA Hoard (1878 – 1891)
PCGS PR-67+
Definitely one of my favorite coins.
No, you shouldn’t go on. You should answer his question with a single coin. Don’t worry, your other ones might not even get their feelings hurt.😉
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These aren’t my rarest, or most expensive, but for some reason they are among my favorites. Apologies for the crummy photo of the $1 coin……
Favorite coin? Hmmm. Today it will be my top pop 1877-S WB-6 (R7) in NGC MS64 with dark obverse toning that oddly disappears under direct light. It's the only uncirculated SLH I have in my collection. Weird toning on a WB-6 "Weird F."
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@BillJones Bill, you and I apparently have similar tastes. Thanks once again (!) to @PeakRarities I have a 1797 dollar that is very similar to yours, though in a slightly lower grade, EF40. I'm not sure this is my absolute favorite but it's definitely up there.
Today I’m liking this one as my favorite
Mr_Spud
Lots of great coins everyone. Tough to pick a favorite. This dime is special for me because my wife made be purchase it at a local show in the 1980's prior to PCGS and NGC.
PCGS Proof 66+ Deep Cameo CAC
Today? Probably this one.
Tomorrow? Who knows.
I love all my coins equally, they are like children, except I like them better than my children because they don't talk back or do stupid things.
Actually no, it came from an old collection to a dealer who flipped it to another dealer, my friend worked for him, swooped it up, I called dibs the day he got it, two months later I bought it!
It’s in strong hands, it’s my favorite copper piece, ever!
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Damn!
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
Putting aside a couple that top my list for sentimental value I'd say this one is the favorite at the moment...
Is that a medal, special strike, or regular circulation coinage? Amazing details and a work of art. Fantastic coin!
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Okay, in that case it’s this one:
AKA the one I just sold 😉
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My favorite Peace dollar:
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That is a gorgeous Peace dollar. I understand why you like it!
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Thank you! 😎
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The 1921 walker in PCGS/CAC MS-66.
It is the Queen Victoria "Gothic" Crown 1847, Proof.
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Well she’s a beaut, I’m “jelly” as the kids would say. In the spirit of collection favorites, here’s my fav from my collection of little half sisters… 94s are so hard to find with nice hard chocolate planchets:
A somewhat scarce Lincoln, especially at this grade level and color and CAC. At this time, one of my favorites.
Really cannot pinpoint a certain one or two, but this one has been right at the top since I acquired it back in June of 1995. So many 93-S's are just not appealing in circulated grades but this one checks all the boxes for me.
Thought about upgrading over the years, as I use my lower graded coin to offset the cost, but undoubtedly would end up keeping this too which makes it much tougher.
@LeeBone I can see why that coin is at the top of your favorites. Great original look and solid for grade. Way too many problem coins for the date, at least on the BAY, and many netted graded.
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My favorite is probably this one. It got me started on my journey over 15 years ago.
@Aspie_Rocco ,
It was a proof commemorative coin designed by William Wyon, the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint, for the rebuilding of the fire damaged Palace of Westminster. I don't believe it was ever released for circulation.
It's referred to as Gothic for the Gothic inspired font of the legends. From what I understand there was a bit of a revival of the Gothic aesthetic in the Victorian era and this coin reflects that nicely.
In my personal opinion it's the most beautiful coin design, both obverse and reverse, I have ever seen. I fell in love with the design when I first stumbled across it over 20 years ago. This one that I'm privileged to be the custodian of is graded PR58.
Whenever I visited the DMZ in Korea, 5/22/1997, whiler I was stationed In Camp Colburn, Korea.
Oreville showed me this coin. It is a blazer like no other Walker from that era. It deserves a better photo!
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
Right now, it’s probably one of these:
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
I'm in awe of that coin. The toning on that coin is amazing. It's probably the best example of toning accentuating the design of a coin that I've seen.
This one today 🌞
Mr_Spud
Even in the out of focus picture you can see the fully struck hand/ thumb on that! Wowza nice coin
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I collect MS Barber dimes and don't collect proofs. The year 1901 had no special meaning to me. I took a risk buying this based on a poor auction house picture not knowing what it really looked like.
The PCGS photo comes close, the yellows are more white. If I needed to stop collecting, I would be happy with this being the last coin I bought. PF66 CAC.
@Barberian , I feel the same way. When I first saw it for sale I had a physical reaction to it. My pulse increased, I felt like my blood pressure rose and I got a little bit jittery. I still get an endorphin rush when I bring it out to this day.
Im a jelly. That thing is gorgeous!
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
It might be this one. Top Pop CAC and the Highest Graded of the R7 Variety (The recent Bass Collection auctions had me nervous when two of this variety were graded for the first time, but they were inferior). Very much PL due to how few were struck and maybe this was one of the first.
I really like that one!!! That is literally the perfect look.
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