What draws you to the ....darkside?.....poll

topstuf · December 17, 2004 2:15AM

Reasons please.

phut · December 17, 2004 2:33AM

I like shiney metal things with history.
It's all darkside...US and Canada are both in Krause.

Sylvestius · December 17, 2004 2:35AM

Well i'm in England.

But i'm drawn to medieval hammered gold coins...

Askari · December 17, 2004 2:41AM

Really, just one reason won't do!

Principally, though, my main reasons are historical interest and esthetics.

coachleonard · December 17, 2004 2:46AM

all that super-old historical stuff-- ancient, medieval, tudor, etc

Refrema · December 17, 2004 4:06AM

There are many reasons, but the beauty of the coins, and the history associated with them, make them much more interesting. The research associated with the story behind the coins makes them much more interesting long term.

I am always telling other collectors to look beyond the US for coins to collect. I once told a fellow coin club member who was looking at a display of about a hundred Morgans to stand about 4 feet back, and they all look the same. It’s good that we were friends, because he did not appreciate it.

Bob

tbirde56 · December 17, 2004 4:07AM

I could have picked 4 of the choices.
You left one out: They're not boring U.S. coins.

MSD61 · December 17, 2004 4:34AM

I couldn't pick only one choice myself but for me it's historical and esthetics. You are talking about some world coins being twice or even 4 times older than any U.S. coin. Imagine, holding a coin that was struck before the U.S. was even a pipedream or a hammered example maybe held in the hands of a King! When you look past your own nations coinage you are looking at other nation's history, culture and art now how exciting is that???

cosmicdebris · December 17, 2004 4:38AM

History, designs, price and bang for the buck. ( Although the later has been slowly dwindling as the dollar looses ground. )

elverno · December 17, 2004 4:41AM

Well, someone whose personal site is www.napoleonicmedals.org should be obvious...

But like others I could have picked several reasons besides specific historical interest. I really like being able to get a decent coin 200 years old for $20 or less that has seen more history in its time than we sometimes care to contemplate. When my favorite Salzburg kreutzer was walking around in Mozart's pocket Napoleone Buonaparte was trying to free his native Corsica in the first afterglow of the Revolution. And that was it's *first* year on the planet...

Darkhorse · December 17, 2004 4:42AM

I'm in it for the chicks.

laurentyvan · December 17, 2004 4:43AM

Can't pick just one from the poll-it needs re-wording.

coinrookie · December 17, 2004 5:10AM

Design themes,history and price.

Steve

theboz11 · December 17, 2004 5:38AM

I heard the Pie was good.

rhound1977 · December 17, 2004 7:59AM

I could have picked more than one but rarity versus cost was my choice, but I also like the variety, history, and also I have lived outside the US, and visited quite a few foreign nations..

satootoko · December 17, 2004 8:45AM

The "pick one" nature of the poll forces me to answer "other", since I don't consider myself to be an iconoclast, and I reside (most of the year) in the U.S., but all the other choices apply and I can't pick one over all the others.

Hedger · December 17, 2004 8:52AM

Mainly because I inherited a large collection of darkside coinage with family ties attatched. Also, they aren't as overpriced as U.S. coins. As I see it now, all of the British proof coins I have are worth more or should be worth much more than any coins in my U.S. collection. With a falling dollar I willl be rich!

AuldFartte · December 17, 2004 8:54AM

Several of the options are reasons for me, but I voted for esthetics.

The real reasons are estehtics, history, beauty, variety, and the amazingly low prices for "good stuff" as compared to decent liteside stuff. I used to collect strictly liteside, but it became cost prohibitive. Since I "found" the Darkside (thanks to practically ALL of you here), my pure pleasure in collecting has increased a hundredfold. Maybe more

... and THANK YOU to all of you for that!!!

JZrarities · December 17, 2004 8:57AM

Medieval Hammered Gold and Ancients:

1) Beautiful
2) Historical
3) Great Variety
4) Relatively Affordable

wybrit · December 17, 2004 9:50AM

While growing up in Britain, I collected their coinage by date in Whitman folders.

I had no such interest in US coinage when I returned.

cladking · December 17, 2004 10:03AM

I like all coins but especially rare coins and gems. I'm drawn to any coin but can only afford
rarity and gems in world coins, modern US, and tokens (medals). I'm also drawn to attractive
coins and great variety so world coins are a natural. Early on it became obvious that I could
learn about many different series so it seemed only natural to branch out. I may be the world's
last generalist so it fits well with my dispositions and predispositions also.

coinkat · December 17, 2004 10:08AM

there is no one reason so I voted other. There are some terrific designs in world coins... some rare and some are not, but it is something different than the typical US coins. I still collect US, but not with the same interest

JoesMaName · December 17, 2004 11:38AM

Unlimited Beauty & History all at a bargan price.

Philip · December 17, 2004 5:02PM

I'd actually say that your poll is flawed, because one of the options, living outside the US is objective, while the rest are subjective.

I'd say it's the sheer variety and beauty of world coins has made my collection a total unfocused mess and I'm really enjoying that

PuddlePirate · December 17, 2004 7:54PM

I'm in the Other Category simply because there is no "one" choice for me.

I am drawn to the unique visions of other ages, the symbolism, the history and the wonder of other countries and cultures. I am patient when working on my Roman Republic - Imperials and often find myself sitting down with a finished peice with a sense of wonder, yet when I look at something like a PR70 cent or some early teen wheat pennies I just shrug with an attention span of about 2 seconds, no interest. A coin doesn't have to be "old" but it does have to be "interesting". Cost isn't an issue generally, I always buy the best I can afford at the moment and with the exception of "gold" most of my wants are rather inexpensive.

This forum has broadened my vision of the world. There are so many exceptional photographs of coins the members post from their private collections; coins I never knew existed and countries that never came to mind before I saw a photograph. The information members share, and their humor as well make the darkside ever so much more pleasant than the "litesite" which I read as well. There is a different mentality here that I find refreshingly "different" from the "liteside herd".

shirohniichan · December 18, 2004 9:44AM

<< I'm in it for the chicks. >>

How has that been working for you?

Lynch · December 18, 2004 11:07AM

<< 

<< I'm in it for the chicks. >>

How has that been working for you? >>

Women are always astonished when you invite them back to your place "to see your collection" and they discover you actually have one!

agraded · December 18, 2004 11:23AM

Historical interest first, then esthetics and bang for the buck tied for second. Also English coin denominations are similar to those in the US which made for an easy transition.

Bob

LeeG · December 18, 2004 11:37AM

Designs, varieties, and historical significance! Lee

Sylvestius · December 18, 2004 9:46PM

I want to reanswer this question;

Someone put a though in my mind when i read the bit about the Indian head cent. Someone could show me a full set of them all in BU and i think i'd go 'hmm eugh' after a minute or so. It's not that they are displeasing in any way but for me they are modern. They lack history, some may argue they even lack beauty, i wouldn't go that far myself cos i like bright copper coins (not fussed on toned ones so much). But the aesthetics isn't what draws me to collecting. If it did i'd be collecting Victorian coins, but i don't.

I suppose for me it's the history, the thought that a medieval peasant, or medieval monk could have held this little silver penny, perhasps a knight, a fair maid? The stereotypical old village hag with the cat and the warts? Perhaps even a king or royalty.

This coins been there and it's seen history close at hand, which leads to the question of how did this coin reach me (of all people) looking as good as it does?

That is what's behind collecting for me, if it's nice looking or gold then it's a bonus!

Coins made out of tin also grab my attention, zinc is also good.

Askari · December 19, 2004 4:35AM

Interesting ... we have 60 votes in this poll and we don't have 60 regular posters. Okay, lurkers, out of the closet!! It's Christmas, so please give us the present of your presence!!

a2labmom · December 19, 2004 10:57AM

The variety, different looks, less expensive prices, the uniqueness

guysmy · December 19, 2004 11:08AM

I'm Canadian but that has little to do with it. Design is the main reason I like the darkside but value and variety are also significant factors.

Neptune · December 20, 2004 7:37AM

I come over here to enjoy the peace and quiet. No fighting, whining, insulting. Thank goodness.

JamminJ · December 20, 2004 7:44AM

<< 

<< I'm in it for the chicks. >>

How has that been working for you? >>

Isn't he single?

-JamminJ

What draws you to the ....darkside?.....poll

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