JamminJ Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Some of you may recognize the posting ID from other forums and yes it's the same person. After hosting a visit by Satooko last weekend he mentioned this forum so why not join. Now the coin: For quite a while I’ve wanted to add a coin with this obverse design to my collection, thinking the giant cross was darn cool. I wasn’t expecting a choice uncirculated thaler to fill the spot but when something like this comes along you just have to grab it. The strike exhibits weakness on all of the high points and there’s a mint made flaw on the reverse rim at 2:00. More than balancing these minuses are the clean, original and hairline free surfaces, the crusty toning and the overall appealing look. Overall, it’s a coin I’m very happy to have in my collection, what more could I want? As an added bonus it fits with my Holy Roman Empire theme as the Duke of Brunswick & Luneburg rose to the electoral dignity in 1692 and also served as the Arch Treasurer of the Empire (albeit a hollow title). Informally the territory was known as Hannover until the name became official in 1814. The ruler, George II, was simultaneously King of England which explains the quartered arms on the reverse. The guy with the cross is Saint Andrew Comments are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Oh no PCI6 is doomed for us! Very nice JamminJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Gx, Gx, your jealousy has no bounds. Welcome JamminJ! Awesome coin! I love Germans! Hope you enjoy it over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Oh no PCI6 is doomed for us! Very nice JamminJ Thanks, but what's PCI6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 http://www.coinpeople.com/Popular-Coin-Ido...n-Six-f221.html Our popular coin idol competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 http://www.coinpeople.com/Popular-Coin-Ido...n-Six-f221.html Our popular coin idol competition. Thanks, that looks like fun. A quick browse reveals some pretty uneven matchups in the early rounds! I love the ugly coin contest, someone showed it to me at the 2004 ANA summer seminar but I never found it on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Gx, Gx, your jealousy has no bounds.Welcome JamminJ! Awesome coin! I love Germans! Hope you enjoy it over here. My number one collecting theme is Holy Roman Empire, mostly Hapsburgs but some of the german stuff as well. As long as there's a reference to the empire somewhere that's close enough for me. I also run a few side collections: currently a pre war Japan quasi type set, a 1928 Ireland proof set and a Kaiserreich minor type set. Former selections have included Ottoman coinage and I think a future one will be Byzantine gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 And don't be scared by the avatar. It's a joke that has to do with our asylum area. I'm normally a very peaceful bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 My number one collecting theme is Holy Roman Empire, mostly Hapsburgs but some of the german stuff as well. As long as there's a reference to the empire somewhere that's close enough for me. I also run a few side collections: currently a pre war Japan quasi type set, a 1928 Ireland proof set and a Kaiserreich minor type set. Former selections have included Ottoman coinage and I think a future one will be Byzantine gold. P.S. JamminJ's posts at CoinUniverse is more than impressive - I know I have gone too many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I love you to death, gx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 And don't be scared by the avatar. It's a joke that has to do with our asylum area. I'm normally a very peaceful bunny. Speak softly and carry a machine gun? Works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdrv Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Welcome to CoinPeople, JamminJ! I'm familiar with your collection and eBay auctions from CU. Both very impressive. I'd love to see some of your coins in the next PCI. The current ugly coin competition is still open for entries (if you have any disfigured thalers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Welcome. The coin is beautiful. So is the avatar coin. Hope that you enjoy it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 And don't be scared by the avatar. It's a joke that has to do with our asylum area. I'm normally a very peaceful bunny. Yeah, right. Just ask the rest of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 A nice high grade specimen worthy of anyone's collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlavicScott Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Welcome to CP, JamminJ. I often read your posts (and drool) over on NGC forum, as well as PCGS forum. I just recently purchased my first "real" slabbed coin from you, as a matter of fact. Maybe some day when you have time, you can give a tutorial on how to scan slabbed coins, or does it require a camera?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Welcome to CoinPeople JamminJ Awesome coin !!! Good to see you here, man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 And don't be scared by the avatar. It's a joke that has to do with our asylum area. I'm normally a very peaceful bunny. I dunno ... some of us are missing limbs ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 A beautiful coin, the look is very cool it has just the right toning for a coin that age. The history behind the coin is always interestig as well. The current British monarchs are still Hannovers correct? They just changed the name during WWI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Welcome to the site. Glad to see you around these parts! Love your coins, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Howdy JJ - I see nuttin much has changed, you're still baggin the gorgeous coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Maybe some day when you have time, you can give a tutorial on how to scan slabbed coins, or does it require a camera?? I use a camera with a macro lens. I'll try to put together a "how I take photos" tutorial in the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 A beautiful coin, the look is very cool it has just the right toning for a coin that age. The history behind the coin is always interestig as well. The current British monarchs are still Hannovers correct? They just changed the name during WWI. Victoria was a Hannover, but her husband was the son of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha. When Edward VII rose to the throne be became the 1st member of the House of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha. During WWI George V replaced that German sounding name with Windsor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 The current ugly coin competition is still open for entries (if you have any disfigured thalers) Gee, I generally try to steer clear of those. Who knew I was missing out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Howdy JJ - I see nuttin much has changed, you're still baggin the gorgeous coins A dirty job but someone has to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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