ikaros Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Some are enigmatic and defy all identification: Whatever it is, I want one. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Its a true thing of beauty and probably the envy of most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 My favorite coins are coins with a classic design, with e.g. a portrait of a ruler at one side and a nice coat of arms at the other side. Preferrable in a larger size, say 30 mm diamter and larger. A gothic florin is a very good example of what I mean: Or actually most larger pre decimal UK coins and coins from other countries from that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 My favorite coins are coins with a classic design, with e.g. a portrait of a ruler at one side and a nice coat of arms at the other side. Preferrable in a larger size, say 30 mm diamter and larger. A gothic florin is a very good example of what I mean: Or actually most larger pre decimal UK coins and coins from other countries from that era. Florin are beautiful coins. Have a few myself and thoroughly enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I like my 1911 Cannadian Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I like my 1911 Cannadian Penny I do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks Art, from you that means alot. I've seen some of your coppers here's another copper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've got a few 1 pfennig coins in my collection. They are quite nice. Looks like a good example you've got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I have a couple of silver ones that are so dark they look copper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_idk Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Historical stories and those with artisitic merit, or are symbolic of the art of the era.A favourite example of the first would be the 1797 English copper penny and twopence as examples of the Industrial Revolution's effects (reduced mintage cost permitting large size well made coins)And for the second one, the French sower types of the late 1800s-WWI as an example of Art Nouveau, and the English 3d, 6d and crown of 1926-36 as an example of Art Deco. Are you talking about my avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_idk Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I use to collect circulated coins, since they reflect history through everyday stories or, at least, I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Are you talking about my avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 My absolute favorite coins are the US Indian Head Cents. 1860 1C G6 stack1 by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambooski Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I love Indian Head Pennies too. I have an 1885 one next to a 1880 Morgan dollar in 2x2s, and for some reason the IHC feels older because you can see the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 YEP!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 This roll is my favorite!!!!! Every penny in it has feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 This roll is my favorite!!!!! Every penny in it has feathers Great treasures await. When are you going to open it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambooski Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 This roll is my favorite!!!!! Every penny in it has feathers Great treasures await. When are you going to open it? Wow... I am in awe. I don't think this emoticon does it justice. You'll have to add in about 100 more 'woot jumps' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamFLight911 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 bi-metals and toned got my first toned coin today pic on my pouch board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Actualy I'm going thru that roll between postings today. Seems to be a few culls but most VG or better Will be pics tommorow. My wife got it for me when she stopped at the flea market yesterday, but she won't tell me what she paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I have at least 37 good ones. I will post pix in new purchase tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikaros Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 This roll is my favorite!!!!! Every penny in it has feathers If any one of those feathers is on a flying eagle, I will need a new smilie to express my reaction. If I had to choose a favorite cent design, it would be the Flying Eagle. Hm, there's a thought I hadn't entertained before, my favorite designs for each denomination... I'll go with: Cent: Flying Eagle, hands down. Nickel: I'm torn between the Shield and Classic Jefferson nickels. I really don't like the current portrait; I liked the 'peekaboo' design between the original and the current, though. They should've stuck with that. Dime: Another hard choice; it's either the Capped Bust or the 'Mercury' Quarter: Seated Lib Half: Walker, no question Dollar: Another not-easy call because I'm not really a fan of either the Morgan or Peace dollars (to say nothing of the Ikes and small dollars). Draped Bust or Trade, though I do like the Statue of Liberty reverse on the modern presidentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 No flying eagles, but let me tell you,. I'm a happy man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 My favorite design on a dime is caped bust.. I like the Indian cent. Sheild nickle. Standing Liberty quarter. Caped bust half dollar. Trade dollar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 You ever notice that you sit around and act like a kid at Christmas when you get new coins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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