[CLOSED] LordM Giveaway #138 (2026 FUN show Mystery Prize)

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lordmarcovan
lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 7, 2026 5:15PM in Coin Swaps, Tags and Giveaways

LordM Giveaway #138 (2026 FUN show Mystery Prize)

Contest status: CLOSED
Drawing: 31 January 2026
Winner: @MaineJim
Shipped: 3 February 2026
Winner's receipt: 7 February 2026

Hello, folks, and welcome to my 2026 FUN show Mystery Prize giveaway (Collectors Universe Edition)!

You see, along with my intrepid travel companion Randy Abercrombie, I will be attending the 71st annual (2026) Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show in Orlando, just like we did last year. And as before, I intend to make a spectacle of it, and do a live report (on CoinTalk) of my walkthrough on the bourse floor, with lots of pictures!

While I am at the show, I will purchase a prize coin for this giveaway. As of this initial writing, not even I know what that prize will be! So it will be fun to see what I can find.

To enter this contest:

Simply post a suggestion as to what you'd most like to see in a coin prize costing $50 USD or less. The final prize selection will be up to me, of course, but I will read all your suggestions and keep them in mind as I walk the floor at the show. After the show is over, I will reveal the prize I bought, (edit: prize revealed below- scroll down!) but we will keep the contest open for entries until on or after February 1, 2026, at which time we'll have the random drawing to see who won the prize.

Naturally I will be wearing my world-famous Holey Coin Hat to the show. Here is a picture of me at the 2025 show:

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This contest is brought to you by my Dachshund, Grace, and Randy's new pup.

Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    There is a parallel giveaway on CoinTalk (just like this one, but with a different prize), so if you are a member on that site, you may enter that contest as well by posting over there.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • Onastone
    Onastone Posts: 4,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for a chance- Love the hat! Hmm, prize suggestion: A pair of Lincoln cents from 2025, to mark the end of an era.

  • Russell12
    Russell12 Posts: 849 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Since this is the Semiquincentennial of America, but too early for the coins, how about a PCGS slabbed (because that is what I collect) Bicentennial coin?

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Russell12 said:
    Since this is the Semiquincentennial of America, but too early for the coins, how about a PCGS slabbed (because that is what I collect) Bicentennial coin?

    “Semiquincentennial” is such a great word, isn’t it?

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • ajaan
    ajaan Posts: 18,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    (20) 1976 $2 bills. I know, not a coin. Have fun at FUN.


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    Don
  • Morgan13
    Morgan13 Posts: 2,692 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My suggestion would be a pcgs graded WLH. Best you can afford for $50.

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  • U1chicago
    U1chicago Posts: 6,993 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool contest! One suggestion is something more obscure, like a world coin from a country not often mentioned on the forums or a token with an interesting design.

  • may
    may Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A nice looking shield nickel.

  • dorkbar
    dorkbar Posts: 434 ✭✭✭
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    How about a seated liberty quarter?

  • Ike1964
    Ike1964 Posts: 290 ✭✭✭
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    I will suggest a war nickel and a steel cent.

    https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/set/172592, PCGS w/CAC Key Date Coins, PCGS Grading Set Coins, Sample Slabs, Doily Labels.

  • Musky1011
    Musky1011 Posts: 3,977 ✭✭✭✭
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    A seated dime love token… on reverse please

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  • mach19
    mach19 Posts: 5,053 ✭✭✭✭
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    With JFK's Granddaughter Passing , How about a 1964 accented hair half dollar

    Thank you in advance !

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  • winesteven
    winesteven Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 3, 2026 10:03PM
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    I suggest a Silver Proof State Quarter, graded PR70DCAM by PCGS. Those blinding bright white super lustrous silver proof coins look amazing! Every reverse design is different, with a story and history to be learned!

    Most of those can still be bought for less than $50, despite the current silver price. Perhaps one from YOUR state? Who knows - it might even spur the winner of the giveaway to start collecting that series, each coin graded PR70DCAM. The entire 50 coin complete set in Silver PR70DCAM can probably be obtained for about $3,000 or so, maybe less (my guess).

    I’m looking forward to meeting you next week.

    Steve

    A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!

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  • MarkKelley
    MarkKelley Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    How about the best grade Barber half you can get for the $50 limit?

  • Testoon
    Testoon Posts: 174 ✭✭✭
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    I like the suggestions for a Seated Liberty coin (whatever denomination) or a nice Shield nickel.
    That said, how about an ancient Roman coin?

    Bill
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  • TorinoCobra71
    TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,108 ✭✭✭
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    A RAW - Common date Morgan in XF condition.

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  • pcgsregistrycollector
    pcgsregistrycollector Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @dorkbar said:
    How about a seated liberty quarter?

    +!. Thank you very much for the giveaway and dedication to the forum!

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  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Musky1011 said:
    A seated dime love token… on reverse please

    Got one, for my hat. If you win the drawing, I’ll let you have it.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • SimonW
    SimonW Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That’s pretty cool! I would have suggested a certified Roman piece, probably a later one at that price point.

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  • Batman23
    Batman23 Posts: 5,475 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool giveaway, thanks for the chance. The Seated Liberty Half would be great!

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 11, 2026 12:26PM
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    I think that Seated half is a $75-ish coin (I haven’t looked it up). So perhaps a tiny bit above and beyond the original stated <$50 ceiling. But when my buddy Randy heard I was just gonna give it away, he up and gave it to me! So thanks to Randy Abercrombie (he’s a CoinTalk guy), we’ve got a slightly better prize. :)

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • safari_dude
    safari_dude Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A beautiful proof set! But anything works! 😉

  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think a cool giveaway prize would be a new roll of 2026 Eisenhower$, Kennedy Half$, Washington Quarter$, Roosevelt Dime$, Jefferson Nickel$ and Lincoln Cents. All the same Mint if possible. Well less than $50 counting freight. Never have seen that before.
    Jim


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  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,257 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think anything silver 19th century would ring the bell.
    Thanks for the shot

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  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 11, 2026 6:00PM
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    @Swampboy said:
    I think anything silver 19th century would ring the bell.
    Thanks for the shot

    Scroll up to where the prize was revealed. It fits those criteria. :)

    You’re entered. Drawing on February 1st.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • Coinlover101
    Coinlover101 Posts: 203 ✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the chance Lord M ( or should that be R ). :)

    Peace

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the chance as well

  • Swimmer
    Swimmer Posts: 2 ✭
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    Please count me in for the win.

    Great FUN pix and writeup, @lordmarcovan

    Thank you and Randy for this generous giveaway.

  • WAYNEAS
    WAYNEAS Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would have suggested a satin Kennedy but due to the fact that a selection has been made, please just count me in.
    Wayne

    Kennedys are my quest...

  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,795 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Count me in for the generous giveaway.

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  • Namvet69
    Namvet69 Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Having viewed several show videos, seems like FUN was great! Thanks for your generosity. I'm in like Flint. Peace Roy

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  • zippcity
    zippcity Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭✭
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    nice selection, I'll play.

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  • MaineJim
    MaineJim Posts: 841 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for chance at a nice coin.

    Jim

  • JeffersonFrog
    JeffersonFrog Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool. Even though it's after the fact, my input would have been a hard times token. Thanks for the chance.

    If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.

    Tommy

  • ClawCoins
    ClawCoins Posts: 2 ✭
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    Thanks for a chance at a really nice seated liberty half !!

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 18, 2026 11:16AM
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    @JeffersonFrog said:
    Cool. Even though it's after the fact, my input would have been a hard times token. Thanks for the chance.

    I did buy a piece that was marked as a HTT. (But it's a CWT.)

    That and some other stuff are the prizes in the CoinTalk version of this thread, which is Giveaway #137.

    So if y'all do CoinTalk, you're welcome to enter that one as well.

    Jump to the prize listing here

    Jump to the intro of the giveaway thread here

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • SensibleSal66
    SensibleSal66 Posts: 117 ✭✭✭
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    Okay, I'm all the way from CoinTalk to enter in this contest. Thanks LordM.

  • nyatii
    nyatii Posts: 7 ✭✭
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    I'd like to see a Wildman ancient in the mix.
    Please enter me Rob.

  • dansco7070
    dansco7070 Posts: 29 ✭✭
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    Please enter me thank you.

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @dansco7070 said:
    Please enter me thank you.

    Wow, you squeezed in right under the wire! I will be out of the office over the weekend, so I have decided to do the drawing on the 31st instead of the 1st. I am preparing to do that right now, as a matter o' fact. Stay tuned...

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    OK, here are the results of the random drawing!

    We have a winner! :)

    @MaineJim said:
    Thanks for chance at a nice coin.

    Jim



    COINgratulations, @MaineJim! You won!


    Here is your prize:





    I will of course need your shipping address, and shall message you shortly for that.

    Please remember to post a receipt in this thread later, after you get the prize (that helps me keep track).

    Numismatic Regards,
    ~Robertson ("Rob") Shinnick ("LordM")

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • MaineJim
    MaineJim Posts: 841 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks! That was some pleasant news to see this morning and brought a smile to my face. Actually my first seated coin to boot. Appreciate it LordM!

    Jim

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If that’s your first Seated, you’re off to a good start. I love the original grey “CircCam” contrast on that coin. Had it been in PCGS or NGC plastic, and/or just a few grade points higher, I’d have kept that one for my own collection!

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MaineJim's prize was shipped yesterday morning, February 3rd.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • MaineJim
    MaineJim Posts: 841 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks @lordmarcovan

    Package arrived tonight and all is swell! Appreciate it and showed off to the family. I can't believe my luck. I'll search around and see if I can find any holed coins to add to your collection!

    Jim

  • lordmarcovan
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    @MaineJim said:
    Thanks @lordmarcovan

    Package arrived tonight and all is swell! Appreciate it and showed off to the family. I can't believe my luck. I'll search around and see if I can find any holed coins to add to your collection!

    Jim

    Thanks for the update! :)

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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