Doogy Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 While perusing the aisles of Ebay this morning, I came upon this beauty. I'm no expert, but i can't see there being too many gold coins of this type in much better condition! I'll have to dig under the couch cushions to see if I can come up with the $154k asking price. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 I have to agree, one of the best looking gold coins I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 It's not as nice as this: Of course that one might cost you more than $154K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageka Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Now that Proof that is a COIN Not like that battered MS62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Keep in mind though, that 1796 is a different type as it has the small eagle reverse, unlike the 1804 with the heraldic eagle. Also the 1804 was minted 30 years after it was dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'll take them both. Of course, I'll resubmit the '04 to get a CAM or DCAM designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'll take them both. Of course, I'll resubmit the '04 to get a CAM or DCAM designation. You got that right! How that came out as a mere PR-64 I'll never understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabone Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 It's not as nice as this: Of course that one might cost you more than $154K! Makes you wonder if they broke with tradition and wore gloves when pressing this one into the holder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50cents Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 It's not as nice as this: Of course that one might cost you more than $154K! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is one great coin and she has some pretty sisters also. link to sisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbycoin Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 I've always liked Sisters -Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted March 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 It's not as nice as this: Of course that one might cost you more than $154K! No argument from me! I thought there was only one King of Siam proof set, and that it sold not to long ago to some collector/dealer in California for $8 million? BTW, what would that single coin you show be worth? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09S-V.D.B Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Makes you wonder if they broke with tradition and wore gloves when pressing this one into the holder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 No argument from me! I thought there was only one King of Siam proof set, and that it sold not to long ago to some collector/dealer in California for $8 million? BTW, what would that single coin you show be worth? Doug You always see the picture of the proof set in the original box, but I saw one photo recently that made me think they have been removed, graded, and encapsulated. I can understand why one might do that to preserve the orginal coins, but its an example of whats wrong with encapsulation for me. The set in capsules and an empty box just don't have the same ambiance. I would guess that's why they show the old photograph of the set in the presentation box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 No argument from me! I thought there was only one King of Siam proof set, and that it sold not to long ago to some collector/dealer in California for $8 million? BTW, what would that single coin you show be worth? Doug That coin is indeed part of the $8 million proof set, so it's unlikely to be sold apart from the set. There are a couple other proof restrikes known, and I would guess they would be at least 7 figures. It's a shame though that a coin as beautiful as this is upstaged by it's silver dollar cousin in that proof set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 You always see the picture of the proof set in the original box, but I saw one photo recently that made me think they have been removed, graded, and encapsulated. I can understand why one might do that to preserve the orginal coins, but its an example of whats wrong with encapsulation for me. The set in capsules and an empty box just don't have the same ambiance. I would guess that's why they show the old photograph of the set in the presentation box. Couldn't they come up with a way to protect the whole set? Heck, for the PR alone the grading service should come up with a unique slab. If I ever got that rich and owned those puppies I'd have a crackout party to top all crackout parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Couldn't they come up with a way to protect the whole set? Heck, for the PR alone the grading service should come up with a unique slab. If I ever got that rich and owned those puppies I'd have a crackout party to top all crackout parties. Can I join the party? I promise not to drink and crack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Can I join the party? I promise not to drink and crack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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