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United States
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And why do you think so?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd have to say the 1793 chain cent in all it's varieties. It was the first production coin to be released from the early mint and as such is an extremely valuable and sought after coin.
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United States
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For the classics, the Heraldic Eagle with Shield Reverse (1797-1804). If you have never seen one, it is a large and imposing coin, beautiful in its restrained artistry and a tangible link to Federal America. Amongst the commemorative issues, my vote would be for the 1915 Panama Pacific octagonal $50 gold, a coin unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur, which, alas, I will never own. Considering modern, circulating coinage, the Jefferson nickel, is an extremely affordable set that can still be assembled from circulation. This series is rich with varieties and condition rarities, sufficient to occupy a lifetime of study and collecting. -Jos. Curwen, Gent. Edited by joseph_curwen
08/17/2014 08:39 am
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South Africa
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gotta give it to our first official coin....The Fugio Cent!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
688 Posts |
 with Amida, gotta go with the Fugio |
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South Africa
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Maybe you should put it on a poll and see which one comes out tops?
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Pillar of the Community
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Maybe you should put it on a poll and see which one comes out tops? Too many choices. The poll can only have 15 entries, I couldn't have options for every American coin. Plus I intended this more as a discussion. |
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South Africa
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Well you have my vote so to speak, I only hope I'm not the only one voting for the morgan lol
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As mentioned before the $50 pan pacific gold commemorative. Largest issue gold coin from the US mint, beautiful design, two shapes and minisqual mintage; a great coin that I have had the pleasure to have held and admired.
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Valued Member
United States
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St Guadins 20.00 Gold.
Classic beauty ...
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Valued Member
United States
374 Posts |
Saint-Gaudens $20 gold piece. The 1993 penny has more history, but the Staint-Gaudens is gold with a beautiful design.
Edited by Bababooey
08/17/2014 12:16 pm
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United States
301 Posts |
maybe I'm the weird one here, but I love the Classic Large cent! Just something about the toning and the design!
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United States
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United States
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If dollars spent collecting or volume of units that change hands equal votes, it would bear arguing that the Morgan dollar or the Double Eagle are the most important coins of U.S. history. Would seem more money changes hands each year in these coins to make them the far and away winner. |
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United States
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The Flying Eagle cent has always been my favorite. I love the short run and the eagle in flight. |
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Posted 08/17/2014 08:37 am
