Doogy Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Fill in the blanks; i'm looking forward to your responses. "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one ______" "every world silver coin collector should own at least one______" "every world coin collector should own at least one _______" "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _______" "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _______" thanks guys, this should be a fun thread to read! Doug (BTW, i'm a newbie, so i'll defer the blanks to you veterans out there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 every US silver dollar collector should own at least one seated dollar. You've got to have at least one coin besides those common Morgan and Peace dollars every world silver coin collector should own at least one Spanish Piece of 8. every world coin collector should own at least one coin from each continent except Antarctica every world gold coin collector should own at least one Byzantine solidus. It was the longest running stable denomination in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 every US silver dollar collector should own at least one... 8 Reale. It is the pre-cursor to the US dollar. every world silver coin collector should own at least one... Gothic Florin. A coin of pure beauty. every world coin collector should own at least one ... US Coin. We are part of the World too. every world gold coin collector should own at least one ... Silver coin. Because silver is a superior metal. every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a ... Different hobby. They make it too expensive for us little guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu62 Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 US silver dollar...A Trade dollar is a historical neat coin. Much rarer than Morgans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 1. "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one ______" Morgan - afterall it IS affordable. 2. "every world silver coin collector should own at least one______" Perhaps any trade dollar / yen. This was the best indication of global trade and often involves several countries. 3. "every world coin collector should own at least one _______" While I am tempted to say a Krause, as a catalogue is VERY useful, if it had to be a particular coin, I would have to say, set of coins minted in various metals. (why not, it's very affordable, excluding precious metals and odd metals) 4. "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _______" One chervonetz. Afterall, it was a denomination supposedly minted for trade purposes. Except it failed hard Somewhat. 5. "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _______" A market to them to stick to. STOP RAISING THE PRICES ELSEWHERE!!! Or perhaps they should stick to kilo gold coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one ______" Morgan dollar. This will get you addicted quite easily! "every world silver coin collector should own at least one______" Tough one. I'd go with the Piece of 8 because of the popularity and history. "every world coin collector should own at least one _______" A coin from your year of birth from as many countries as possible. "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _______" St. Gaudens. "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _______" Type set filled with all AU/BU coins, including the rarest and most expensive of each type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 The answer to all the above... Whatever appeals to you the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one____" Morgan...It probably is the first silver dollar that every collector gets. "every world silver coin collector should own at least one______" British Half Crown. It's a good size, usually at a good price and usually a nice design. "every world coin collector should own at least one _______" One coin with a Liberty or Libertad "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _______" French Rooster, it's beautiful and affordable. "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _______" King of Siam Proof Set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one _High Relief Peace Dollar__" "every world silver coin collector should own at least one__???____" "every world coin collector should own at least one _American Coin_" "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _Mexican 50-Peso_" "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _Uncirculated Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle_" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 "every world coin collector should own at least one _American Coin_" Not if you have a separate category for US coins. For the world silver coin group I would suggest the Maria Theresia Taler. But in my opinion there are no "must have" coins in such relatively broad categories. So, see Tiff's reply. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one;" MORGAN "every world silver coin collector should own at least one;" ATHENIAN OWL "every world coin collector should own at least one;" ANCIENT OR HAMMERED COIN "every world gold coin collector should own at least one;" DUCAT "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a;" BANK WITH A GOOD RATE OF INTEREST ON THEIR SAVINGS and/or A WINNING LOTTERY TICKET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Fill in the blanks; i'm looking forward to your responses. "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one Authentic Seated Liberty Dollar" I have two "every world silver coin collector should own at least one Latvian 5 Lats" I need one "every world coin collector should own at least one Italian 20 Centisimi Flying Nude" I have three of them. "every world gold coin collector should own at least one Italy 50 Lire 1911" GPNYC is going to graciously send me his "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a Syracuse Agathokleos 50 Litrai in Gold ca. 317-289BC" I will buy this someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 "every world coin collector should own at least one Italian 20 Centisimi Flying Nude" I have three of them. No thanks, i can't stand that design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 No thanks, i can't stand that design. Another one came in the mail for my son today, thanks Akdrv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarotta Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one Glenna Goodacre Sackie." "every world silver coin collector should own at least one city view thaler." "every world coin collector should own at least one archaic Greek ([re-480 BC)" "every world gold coin collector should own at least one electrum coin." "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a Pittman coin." Yes, indeed, and every collector of numismatic material should have one example of modern community currency. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm gonna answer this a little different way - but some of my answers are quite similar to others already posted. "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one ______" 1921 Peace dollar - it's just my favorite of the lot. (sorry no pic on this one) "every world silver coin collector should own at least one______" Spanish colonial 8 reales - "every world coin collector should own at least one _______" Coin with a mounted knight on it - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _______" Netherlands gold ducat - "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _______" Franc a' cheval - just can't beat it for history, beauty and downright excitement ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 "every world gold coin collector should own at least one _______"Netherlands gold ducat - "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a _______" Franc a' cheval - just can't beat it for history, beauty and downright excitement ! Doug, The gold ducat is really cool! is that truly a 1637 coin, or a re-edition (is that the proper term?) of some sort? Man, if that coin is nearly four hundred years old, it is truly stunning! thanks for sharing Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 "every US silver dollar collector should own at least one Glenna Goodacre Sackie.""every world silver coin collector should own at least one city view thaler." "every world coin collector should own at least one archaic Greek ([re-480 BC)" "every world gold coin collector should own at least one electrum coin." "every high-end investor/collector should strive to find a Pittman coin." Yes, indeed, and every collector of numismatic material should have one example of modern community currency. Mike Mike, I have greatly enjoyed your posts and insights. What may i ask is an 'electrum coin'? Since i'm a newbie and interested in world gold, is this something i should keep an eye out for? thanks! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm gonna answer this a little different way - but some of my answers are quite similar to others already posted."every US silver dollar collector should own at least one ______" 1921 Peace dollar - it's just my favorite of the lot. (sorry no pic on this one) "every world silver coin collector should own at least one______" Spanish colonial 8 reales - "every world coin collector should own at least one _______" Coin with a mounted knight on it - Doug, In regards to the 'Spanish colonial 8 reales', aren't these the coins that were commonly found on sunken ships? As a kid, i seem to remember reading something about them. Are they worth a fortune, or can they be found for a relatively reasonable sum? thanks! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Doug, In regards to the 'Spanish colonial 8 reales', aren't these the coins that were commonly found on sunken ships? As a kid, i seem to remember reading something about them. Are they worth a fortune, or can they be found for a relatively reasonable sum? thanks! Doug Yup, many of them have been found on sunken Spanish galleons. That's what got me started collecting them over 30 yrs ago in fact - I discovered one of those galleons. But they don't all come from sunken ships, they were after all the most widely circulated coin in the Americas. As for cost, they're not exactly cheap but they don't cost a fortune either. If memory serves, I paid about $325 for the one I pictured. They have gone up a bit since then though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Yup, many of them have been found on sunken Spanish galleons. That's what got me started collecting them over 30 yrs ago in fact - I discovered one of those galleons. But they don't all come from sunken ships, they were after all the most widely circulated coin in the Americas. As for cost, they're not exactly cheap but they don't cost a fortune either. If memory serves, I paid about $325 for the one I pictured. They have gone up a bit since then though. thanks Doug! those are cool examples of historic coins, and the price is relatively reasonable for such a legendary coin. thanks for sharing! BTW, what is the story with your beautiful gold ducats you collect? I understand they go quite far back in time, and i remember reading that there were re-issues of them? I may look into one from around 1900, but i didn't want to get one that was a re-issue made in the last few years that looks like the older ones. thanks again! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky the Sock puppet Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Everyone needs a Big ole case of Stinking Scents. . . I mean cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 BTW, what is the story with your beautiful gold ducats you collect? I understand they go quite far back in time, and i remember reading that there were re-issues of them? I may look into one from around 1900, but i didn't want to get one that was a re-issue made in the last few years that looks like the older ones. thanks again! Doug I assume by re-issue you mean restrike. If that is the case, to the best of my knowledge there has never been a restrike for a Netherlands ducat and that is what I primarily collect. There have however been restrikes for ducats issued by other countries - especially Austria with those dated 1915. So if you want an original, get a Netherlands ducat, they are surprisingly affordable, or ask about sepcific coins and dates when you find one you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 "Yup, many of them have been found on sunken Spanish galleons. That's what got me started collecting them over 30 yrs ago in fact - I discovered one of those galleons" You discovered a sunken ship? How exciting that would be. Were you in that business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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