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US Coins, World Coins, and More => Grade my coin and What's it worth? => Topic started by: mmarotta on October 13, 2010, 12:06:08 PM

Title: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: mmarotta on October 13, 2010, 12:06:08 PM
Everyone needs one perfect coin.  This one has a pricetag of $34.95 and when I looked it up in the Red Book, it was listed at much less.  Apparently, someone had a sense of humor.  I only hope that I did not actually pay that much for it.

(OK... I'll have to do this later...  It seems that the holder is taking the coin too far from the scanning head...  Let me work on this...)

(It's a Silver Roosevelt Dime. 1992-S Proof Deep Cameo 70 ICG.)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: coinsarefun on October 13, 2010, 01:41:59 PM
I'm not sure what you mean by perfect coin, unless you mean by the MS or PR 70's but I will give a few examples and explain why.

From the auction description

New York. New York City. 1860 J.N.T. Levick “Smoker" token. Miller NY 428. Brass. Gem Prooflike Uncirculated.

By George Hampden Lovett. Obv. Jolly Regency era smoker, NO PLEASURE CAN EXCEED – THE SMOKING OF THE WEED. Rev.
Crossed pipes over tobacco box, issued by a famous pioneer numismatist and American Numismatic Society officer, J.N.T. Levick (1828-1909).

This token was voted for listing in The 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens book, a copy of which should be in your numismatic library.
If not, hasten to Stack's website and buy one, or, borrow one free of charge from the ANA Library.
Whatever you do, get set for an evening of enjoyable, informative reading.

Warning: it can be dangerous to your pocketbook, as without doubt many pieces will be added to your Want List!


J.N.T. Levick is one of the most famous of all late 19th and early 20th century coin collectors and dealers.
Born in 1828, he became a broker in government securities and banking and amassed a fortune.

He soon became interested in rare coins and especially tokens, and was instrumental in the foundation of the
American Numismatic Association and the American Numismatic Society.

He loved his tokens and had a series of his own struck by George H. Lovett.

He was one of the earliest serious collectors of Hard Times tokens and his 1870 catalogue of 56 types served
as the basis for Low's later analysis of the series



Most people mis interpret this token to actually refer to drugs but they forget back then weed was tobacco but
he could have had a great sense of humor and let the people think what they may ;)


To me this is the perfect  token  because he was such an avid collector of HTT's and brought them to the forefront of collectors


(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/coinarefun/ea99abdc.jpg)







The second perfect coin is a Russian Coin, as far as grade goes, there are none finer graded


 (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/coinarefun/Russian%20and%20Hungarian%20Sets/1921RussiaSovietRoubleMS65.jpg)




Another on is  this one. It is not the highest grade coin but it is my FIRST coin that got me started in collecting
And becasue of its beuty I continue to collect to this day :)


(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/coinarefun/Gold%20Coins/1894-KBHungary20KoronaPCGSMS63.jpg)


For the highest grade, US coin is the beautiful American Silver Eagle Reverse proof.


 (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/coinarefun/PCGS%20coin%20images/8a795d15-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: mmarotta on October 13, 2010, 03:14:52 PM
Outstanding coins, there, Stefanie.  Not only physically perfect, the token is ideal on several levels.  I just told a friend about Conders and how they celebrated common virtues such as Industry and Progess.  But celebrating the pleasure of smoking, now, there is indulgence!

Indeed, Mint State 70 and Proof 70 are perfect.  Your perfect coin might not be certified.  This one is not.  The blue field is an artifact of the scanning.  It is a mirror field.  I think I bought this when I was writing an article about Cameos, it was in a 2x2 and I put it in a hard plastic holder.  The apparent imperfections are in the plastic, not on the coin.

Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: coinsarefun on October 13, 2010, 03:30:11 PM
Ahhh, moderns :)


Always loved this design!

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/coinarefun/Moderns/2000-SSacagawea1NGCPF70UltraCameo.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on October 13, 2010, 06:26:29 PM
I'm not sure if these qualify as perfect but close enough as far as comparison to what's usually found for the following item. The first is 2 Para/3 Kopek from MOLDAVIA & WALLACHIA dated 1773. Often called Sadagura coins (named for the town which they are minted), these coins are extremely difficult to find in mint condition.  Most are found in very poor condition due to weak striking and wear. Except for the scar marks from being mounted, this is a choice example for this denomination. The next is 3 Ruble (Type 1) from ARMAVIR dated 1918. Being the only coins issued inside Russia proper during the civil war period, these are extremely rare to find in any grade, especially the high ones. The last is 10 Reichspfennig from GERMANY dated 1945 E. Being the last coins issued for the Third Reich, 1945 issued are very scarce. This one was minted in Muldenhutten, one of only two mints that were active at the time.  Berlin was the other. With it's nice toning and sharp detail this is a choice specimen considering zinc coins don't often age well.


MOLDAVIA & WALLACHIA (PRINCIPALITY)~2 Para/3 Kopek 1773


ARMAVIR (MUNICIPAL)~3 Ruble <Type 1> 1918


GERMANY (THIRD REICH)~10 Reichspfennig 1945 E


~Daniel
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Scottishmoney on October 15, 2010, 06:59:33 AM
Mint fresh:

(http://scottishmoney.net/usa/texasrv.jpg)

(http://scottishmoney.net/usa/texasfr.jpg)

PCGS MS-67, one of the few commemorative USA half dollars I wanted to own.  Some say design is busy, I say it fills out the coin and screams "Texas!". 
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on October 15, 2010, 08:31:14 AM
Mint fresh:

(http://scottishmoney.net/usa/texasrv.jpg)

(http://scottishmoney.net/usa/texasfr.jpg)

PCGS MS-67, one of the few commemorative USA half dollars I wanted to own.  Some say design is busy, I say it fills out the coin and screams "Texas!".

Gorgeous specimen 'Scottishmoney'. I especially love the luster and how it brings out the elaborate pattern. I agree with your opinion. I think the detailing is perfect. So many coins today are too stark or simple. This one on the other hand, is unique and eye-catching. Thanks for sharing.


~Daniel
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on October 30, 2010, 12:12:49 AM
Heres one of mine.
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: coinsarefun on October 30, 2010, 12:14:58 AM
Heres one of mine.



WOW :smiley-cool11: :kneel:
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on October 31, 2010, 05:06:05 PM
Heres one of mine.



WOW :smiley-cool11: :kneel:

What Stefanie said. Beautiful coin 'regandon'. Toning and all.
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on October 31, 2010, 05:49:16 PM
I had a hard time picking the I posted or this one.
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on October 31, 2010, 05:54:48 PM
I had a hard time picking the I posted or this one.


The hits just keep on coming. Another winner. I'm glad you posted this one too. Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on October 31, 2010, 05:57:14 PM
I had a hard time picking the I posted or this one.


The hits just keep on coming. Another winner. I'm glad you posted this one too. Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel

Its a 2 Taler piece and it fills my hand from side to side.
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on October 31, 2010, 06:03:05 PM
I had a hard time picking the I posted or this one.


The hits just keep on coming. Another winner. I'm glad you posted this one too. Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel

Its a 2 Taler piece and it fills my hand from side to side.

Wow that's huge. but I guess it's not surprising considering it's a high denomination coin. What's the size, about 80-85 mm?

~Daniel
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: FilthyBroke on March 13, 2011, 07:50:56 PM
Maybe it's just me, but I can find something wrong with just about anything. :)  "Perfect" is something to strive for but maybe never achieve.

This is my favorite, but it's by no means perfect.  I have never seen a better example, but I can still imagine how I'd improve upon this one.  Not the design, but the surfaces.  Still, it's as close as I think I've come so far.



(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Sallythedog/DSC08837-Copy-Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on March 13, 2011, 08:21:42 PM
Do you know the story behind the design ?
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on March 13, 2011, 08:28:10 PM
Cool one 'regandon'. As you said perfection is something achieved and even then, it may never be aquired. Here's one I'm throwing into the ring. I don't know if it qualifies as perfect, I still think it's pleasant for the eyes.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww65/samuraisedge/Czechoslovakia1Dukat1926.jpg)

CZECHOSLOVAKIA (REPUBLIC)~1 Dukat 1926
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on March 13, 2011, 08:47:56 PM
Cool one 'regandon'. As you said perfection is something achieved and even then, it may never be aquired. Here's one I'm throwing into the ring. I don't know if it qualifies as perfect, I still think it's pleasant for the eyes.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww65/samuraisedge/Czechoslovakia1Dukat1926.jpg)

CZECHOSLOVAKIA (REPUBLIC)~1 Dukat 1926

I wish it was mine, but its filthybrokes
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on March 13, 2011, 08:49:36 PM
I have always liked the design of that ducat.  :ThumbsUp;
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on March 13, 2011, 08:52:30 PM
Cool one 'regandon'. As you said perfection is something achieved and even then, it may never be aquired. Here's one I'm throwing into the ring. I don't know if it qualifies as perfect, I still think it's pleasant for the eyes.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww65/samuraisedge/Czechoslovakia1Dukat1926.jpg)

CZECHOSLOVAKIA (REPUBLIC)~1 Dukat 1926

I wish it was mine, but its filthybrokes

Oops! Bulleye, wrong bull.  :smack; Sorry. My salute goes to 'FilthyBroke'. Quite a beautiful specimen as always. The design is quite unique.
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: coinsarefun on March 13, 2011, 09:24:19 PM
Wow, great stuff! Twitter and Facebook watchers must love this thread, it has over 500 hits ;D

I will throw mine in


I simply had to have this one. I bought it a few years back raw on EBay.
It graded MS63



(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/coinarefun/PCGS%20coin%20images/cea04979.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: regandon on March 13, 2011, 11:29:07 PM
Wow, nice one Stef.  :ThumbsUp; Even George likes it. Though hes not happy with the pic of him on the new dollar bill.
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: coinsarefun on March 13, 2011, 11:44:18 PM
Wow, nice one Stef.  :ThumbsUp; Even George likes it. Though hes not happy with the pic of him on the new dollar bill.





Oyi Vey!.......poor George :D
Thanks for the nice comment ;)


Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: FilthyBroke on March 14, 2011, 04:38:24 AM
Do you know the story behind the design ?

If I can recall it offhand, the obverse is Jason and his argonauts sailing toward the Golden Fleece, which is being guarded by a dragon.  The reverse would symbolize two rivers in France, the Rhine and Siene rivers if I recall correctly. 
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Larry on May 17, 2011, 06:41:22 PM

Purchased from the collection of Chester A. Krause.


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/Larrymo123/FriedrichMillerCWTSC1024.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: AnkurJ on June 02, 2011, 12:00:07 AM
She's perfect to me!  :'(  :cryin2;

(http://i54.tinypic.com/34etd7s.jpg)(http://i52.tinypic.com/a3382b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: acan451 on June 17, 2011, 02:33:20 PM
This is one one of my faveriots
Alan
(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i458/acan451/KGrHqQOKiIE3DzvZS2IBN8B9dFQ_3.jpg) (http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i458/acan451/KGrHqIOKocE3Hic3pBN8CGjMg_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Perfect Coin Here
Post by: Zantetsuken on June 18, 2011, 09:48:27 AM
I don't know if these qualify as perfect, but I think they are pretty nice. The first is 2 Kopek from SIBERIA dated 1780. Although artificially toned, the colors look beautiful in my opinion. The second is 10 Kopek from SIBERIA dated 1777. Barring the acception of the flan defect, this is one of the highest grade specimens I've found for this area.

SIBERIA (REGIONAL)~2 Kopek 1780

SIBERIA (REGIONAL)~10 Kopek 1777
Title: 1795 Conder Token • Middlesex, Romaine DH 1036
Post by: Larry on December 21, 2011, 10:46:14 PM

This raw token is Middlesex, Romaine DH 1036, a halfpenny Conder Token, a toned proof.
Purchased through DNW in October 2011, this token came from the collection of Dr. Allen Bennett.


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/Larrymo123/After%2012-6-10/Picture4-53.png)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/Larrymo123/After%2012-6-10/Picture8-20.png)