Hey guys,
I was looking at some coin dealers stock for a specific coin.. Came a cross some very nice coins... It got me thinking... :idea: What if money is no objection, what coin would you like to own ?
I love my silver so I would love to get a 1932 specimen Florin ! Never seen one, but would be nice to get one !
If not that would love a 1955 P Proof Penny in high grade ..
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='50021' dateline='1400928194'Hey guys,
I was looking at some coin dealers stock for a specific coin.. Came a cross some very nice coins... It got me thinking... :idea: What if money is no objection, what coin would you like to own ?
I love my silver so I would love to get a 1932 specimen Florin ! Never seen one, but would be nice to get one !
If not that would love a 1955 P Proof Penny in high grade ..
http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=240032
or
http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/75247/pattern-coin-florin-2-shillings-australia-1920
I'll take the one tonne gold coin from the Perth Mint. :)
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='50024' dateline='1400929069'I'll take the one tonne gold coin from the Perth Mint. :)
Good one ! I didn't know this existed !
Here is the link to the story http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx
This is going to take some thought. I once wrote a list of what I aspired to own. I looked back (when I found it again) years later and I'd fulfilled a lot of the list.
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='50028' dateline='1400931766'This is going to take some thought. I once wrote a list of what I aspired to own. I looked back (when I found it again) years later and I'd fulfilled a lot of the list.
This coin perhaps Purple One?
(http://www.thesandpit.net/pennies/1964M_o1.JPG)
(http://www.thesandpit.net/pennies/1964M_r1.JPG)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/19106pv1_zps5a31dc01.jpg)
A ha yes that one still escapes me. Better watch out :)
Quote from: 'echidna' pid='50030' dateline='1400934921'(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/19106pv1_zps5a31dc01.jpg)
What is this ? A peacock instead of the emu ?:yahoo:
1916 halfpenny mule in unc that would be my dream coin
Quote from: 'runway' pid='50035' dateline='1400942820'1916 halfpenny mule in unc that would be my dream coin
My supplier in China can get you a bunch of those really cheap:dodgy:
Yet fools like me search through piles of halfs hoping that maybe we might get lucky to get a VG one.
A really good Holey Dollar and Dump would be my top wish.
I'm with ausproofs on this one: A 1932 specimen Florin would make me very happy! :yahoo:
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='50050' dateline='1400977549'A really good Holey Dollar and Dump would be my top wish.
http://coinworks.com.au/rare-coins-offer.html
Have a look ! I am drooling
a perfect GEM 1964 Y penny (in red - even better!)
i'd be in heaven
a good friend of mine proudly showed me his MS66 1964 Y (?RB/RD/BN - label doesn't state colour) penny "APGS" that he bought off ebay recently
he of course got a Robbie earful as I was disgusted at what he paid for it and that he was stupid enough to think those idiots can grade, plus I hold the record for highest graded PCGS 1964y's ...so i was even more miffed!!
years of searching and then those idiots ruin it for us
anyway, off topic I know
Robbiegal
the most frustrating thing is that people are buying into it.
at some point police will be involved I reckon.
As for my dream coin?
A business strike 1923 1/2d with underlying luster and red through the legends...doesnt even have to be unc, gEF / aUNC would be fine
My choice would easily be the outstanding looking proof 1927 Canberra Florin. One day.[attachment=2805]
I'd love to own a proof Gothic crown.
drool ... yes please great suggestion
ps agree with you FR45
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50069' dateline='1400999398'drool ... yes please great suggestion
Images are as close as I'll ever get.
(http://www.coinfactswiki.com/w/images/1/17/Great_Britain_1847_crown_obv_Goldberg_34-2741.jpg)
(http://www.coinfactswiki.com/w/images/f/fd/Great_Britain_1847_crown_rev_Goldberg_34-2741.jpg)
OMG - can I steal a copy of the pics please?
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50072' dateline='1400999781'OMG - can I steal a copy of the pics please?
I am leeching them from here:
http://www.coinfactswiki.com/wiki/Great_Britain_1847_crown_(Gothic)
fanx
one of the most beautiful coins in the world
Quote from: 'markn' pid='50073' dateline='1400999825'Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50072' dateline='1400999781'OMG - can I steal a copy of the pics please?
I am leeching them from here:
http://www.coinfactswiki.com/wiki/Great_Britain_1847_crown_(Gothic)
Excuse my ignorance, how much would some have to pay to get one ?
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='50077' dateline='1401003183'Excuse my ignorance, how much would some have to pay to get one ?
Looking at Heritage you could get an impaired (PR61-62) for $5000-$10,000. A nice one (PR66-67) could be $30,000.
Quote from: 'markn' pid='50078' dateline='1401004051'Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='50077' dateline='1401003183'Excuse my ignorance, how much would some have to pay to get one ?
Looking at Heritage you could get an impaired (PR61-62) for $5000-$10,000. A nice one (PR66-67) could be $30,000.
Thanks Mark !
That is a great looking coin.
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50075' dateline='1401000333'fanx
one of the most beautiful coins in the world
Why is it that coin design reached a peak around that time that has never been equalled? As nice as the Gothic Crown was I think that Una and the Lion is even more beautiful. William Wyon was the best of the best.
http://www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/history/people/artists/william-wyon/index.html
well my dream coin isn't like you might think but then again, I want a 3 tone coin with "adavance the wonderful nation of ausjack, the supreme ruler" on one side and of course my very pretty effigy on the other AND solid gold of course..am I dreaming :laugh2:
Well you's didn't say they had to be a real coin but I'll never have the money for my dream coins but still nice to dream :)
Yes I must admit very nice indeed, so why is it that they actually look more 3d/life like than coins of today with all their high-tech :dodgy:
Quote from: 'markn' pid='50070' dateline='1400999693'Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50069' dateline='1400999398'drool ... yes please great suggestion
Images are as close as I'll ever get.
(http://www.coinfactswiki.com/w/images/1/17/Great_Britain_1847_crown_obv_Goldberg_34-2741.jpg)
(http://www.coinfactswiki.com/w/images/f/fd/Great_Britain_1847_crown_rev_Goldberg_34-2741.jpg)
is it detail that I'm liking so much, don't know what it is but gee I like them, damn your black heart for showing me Mark so ya better get me one now :laugh2:
All of the above.!!! :blush:
wouldn't happen to have one in ya back pocket Robster, now no holding out on me :friends:
I hope to have a 1930 penny by the end of the calender year if I can resist buying too much in the meantime
Gee mate that would be so nice and wish you the best of luck and hope you get a ripper really cheap :good: Could always TRY and sweet talk GS, but I think you'd be pushin you know what up hill :winkextra:
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='50130' dateline='1401063991'Gee mate that would be so nice and wish you the best of luck and hope you get a ripper really cheap :good: Could always TRY and sweet talk GS, but I think you'd be pushin you know what up hill :winkextra:
Need to raise the funds first but they were selling as low as $17000 with comm. at the last Nobles Auction so just have to offload some of my excess
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50058' dateline='1400993986'a perfect GEM 1964 Y penny (in red - even better!)
i'd be in heaven
a good friend of mine proudly showed me his MS66 1964 Y (?RB/RD/BN - label doesn't state colour) penny "APGS" that he bought off ebay recently
he of course got a Robbie earful as I was disgusted at what he paid for it and that he was stupid enough to think those idiots can grade, plus I hold the record for highest graded PCGS 1964y's ...so i was even more miffed!!
years of searching and then those idiots ruin it for us
anyway, off topic I know
off topic, NM, shocked. ebay link (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PENNY-1964y-SPECIMINE-APCGS-GRADED-MS66-RARE-GRADE-/221385365965?pt=AU_Coins2&hash=item338b9899cd&_uhb=1&nma=true&si=rqWKL3yNhGqOBeAK%252F5UQX4MVqwc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
p.s Happy Birthday :wavemulticolor:
ta xx
an even older bag now ha ha
ah ..... but like a vintage wine etc etc
After much thinking over the last two days I have come to the conclusion that I don't have a dream coin.
Does this mean I am losing interest in collecting?
(If it wasn't off topic, I'd wish Purple Pussy a happy birthday)
ta feathers
an oldie but a goodie!! ha ha
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='50107' dateline='1401055317'well my dream coin isn't like you might think but then again, I want a 3 tone coin with "adavance the wonderful nation of ausjack, the supreme ruler" on one side and of course my very pretty effigy on the other AND solid gold of course..am I dreaming :laugh2:
Well you's didn't say they had to be a real coin but I'll never have the money for my dream coins but still nice to dream :)
Hey AJ
a coin something like this?
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/ausjack50c_zpsfa664556.jpg)
Wouldn't AJ want his own flag on his coin?
How about buying a wheat farm in WA and becoming Prince AJ and then you can have your mug on your own currency. It has been done before by a bloke in Hutt.
good point
back to the photobucket drawing board!! ha ha
hows this?
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/ausjack50c_zps713caec2.jpg)
:laugh2: love it RG, gee your a hoot mate :friends:
Quote from: 'nealeffendi' pid='50170' dateline='1401079778'Wouldn't AJ want his own flag on his coin?
How about buying a wheat farm in WA and becoming Prince AJ and then you can have your mug on your own currency. It has been done before by a bloke in Hutt.
:) yeah I remember see a thing about him a few years ago and it cracked me up and would so love to do something like that :winkextra: