What's Your Favorite Coin, Medal, Or Token In Your Collection?

I was not aware of this set so after seeing your post I went online to check it out. I ordered one just because it includes an American Silver Eagle Proof. Just don't tell my kids I only ordered one.

When I see the first one I'll probably order two more. If I don't, they'll just pout.

1936 S Bay Bridge Half AU58. . .the only graded "Classic Commemorative" in my collection (and the first graded coin I ever purchased)

nice.. I think that coin could be a contender for my type album. (i don't have any commemorative half dollars in my type album yet) thanks for posting that, cptbilly.

1895 Liberty Double Eagle. I like this one even though it is nothing special.

Everyone has that one piece in their collection that stands out—whether it's for its design, history, rarity, or sentimental value. Let's see them!

Post a picture of your favorite coin, token, or medal and share a little about why it's special to you. Looking forward to seeing some amazing pieces! If your favorite ever changes, please feel free to share your new favorite! If you'd like, please also feel free to post the backstory on how you acquired it too!

Here's my favorite:

2000 ANA first steam press medal, off center

I got this from the ANA's monthly YN (young numismatist) auction in google classroom. You can get ANA currency called YN dollars for completing fun coin activities. After I found out that I can't use my YN dollars after I turn 18 (because that's the age I'm no longer a YN), I realized that I had to use it quickly. I kept an eye out for a coin that looked interesting and this medal caught my eye. It was a dramatic off center piece, so I decided to bid on this medal. For context every month, the ANA has an auction in google classroom for YNs that has 3-4 lots you can bid; this medal was lot#2. The other lots were: 2014-S silver proof Kennedy half dollar, 1941 Netherland east indies 1/4 gulden, and a 2024 1/1000 Troy OZ South Dakota goldback.

I bid strategically to get this medal. Since this was a "silent" format auction that lasted 14 days, the top bid only updated every ~5 days. I placed a low first bid, baiting others to bid low. On the last day, right after the top bid updated, I placed my final bid of $242YN. I put the two in the end as a safeguard against people who might try to win the auction by a dollar.

In the end, I won the most popular lot (Over 25 bids). It was also the second cheapest lot (I believe that was caused by my early low bid). I found out later that the steam press displayed at the ANA money museum struck this medal. Also wanted to add, the diameter of this medal is 27mm, so it's a pretty big off center piece. This medal also has some minor Machine Doubling on the reverse. I know it doesn't add any value, but I think it adds a nice unique charm to the medal.

Here's a photo with some info I found online:

I didn't see this topic. Thank you Jbuck!

very nice add ANAcoincollector and thanks jbuck for waking up this old topic..