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Are you a Gold, silver, copper, or nickel collector...
RickMilauskas
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Think about what excites you in the hunt and what makes up your collection.
Explain why you collect what you collect.
Explain why you collect what you collect.
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Explain?!?
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And Tungsten.
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My metal collection consists of Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Selenium, Indium, Tungsten and Magnesium.
I think it is the combination of the density, color and permanence of gold that is attractive.
I love the color, the shine, and the reflectivity it exhibits; something you can't get with gold, copper, or nickel (unless in proof!).
It's a commonly used metal in coinage throughout time; whereas gold was much less common, nickel not existent until recently, and copper I see as a paupers metal (sorry).
As silver wears down, without being artificially enhanced (i.e. cleaned, toned), the color turns into a nice grey; gold and copper stay relatively even in color, nickel similar to silver.
It's much more difficult for silver to corrode (copper), less likely to be counterfeited (compared to gold), and easier to strike (than nickel).
It's the all-around best metal for me and my collecting
Edited to add: I do have nice collections of Early Copper and Nickels!
You score high on the state writing test so far!
Thanks for your opinion.
I collect New Orleans coinage. I like coins, therefore I collect.
don't count your chickens before they're hatched
Color usually is a must though
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC FOR SALE
"A car is a tool that takes you from one place to another. Everything beyond that is a payment for other people's perception of you."
I love the look of MS copper coins, circulated copper coins, MS and Proof gold.
There, that should keep me off the streets and out of trouble.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
When you have seen a nice copper toned gold piece you'll know what I mean.
Original toned old silver comes in second
Deep Chocolate brown copper comes in third
Cheers, RickO
<< <i>Gold and silver... the bright, shiny types mainly.... some worn due commerce... no toning (yik).
Cheers, RickO >>
Just take Rick's comments and do the opposite and we are good.
<< <i>I'm a coin collector and proud of it.
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What? No gold?
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<< <i>I'm a coin collector and proud of it.
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What? No gold?
Not yet.
Have to admit overall as far as the metal base is concerned nickel has the least draw, most likely in part due to the designs.
Add platinum to the list as well.
<< <i>Design and history in uncirculated grades.
Have to admit overall as far as the metal base is concerned nickel has the least draw, most likely in part due to the designs.
Add platinum to the list as well. >>
The platinum proof eagles have some of the best designs and they changed every year.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Beautiful designs, rarity of the metal and the coins, and don't have to worry about toning or milk spots.
Mostly in my price range, and retains value.
My collections!!!! : : Photos
My new VAMmer facebook group! : Silver Dollar VAMmers
I like coins that tell stories
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
March of Time - 27 Centuries in Gold
https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=36590
To a lesser degree I've come to also like nickel. Some of the toning I've been able to get on my few buffalo nickels is just as good as my best colored dollars.