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Valued Member
United States
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I was in DC this week for a conference. I skipped the conference today to hit the sights in downtown DC. I wanted to see some coins...and coins I saw. I stopped at the Smithsonian and they have a "vault" with coins on display. The first 2 coins to greet me...a drop dead 1913 Liberty Head nickel...the second was a 1907 Ultra High relief Double Eagle.  I spent 10 minutes just looking at those 2 coins. Then in one of the drawers I opened....3 1804 Dollars. Class 1, 2, & 3.... Some coins from the Saddle Ridge hoard, 1974 Aluminum LMC and much much more. That room was AWESOME. Well worth the trip, it's a great opportunity to see the real deal. I encourage anyone passing by or in the area or just looking for a road trip to visit. Gives me goose bumps still thinking about it. Anyone else have a change to stop in and see them? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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When I was there in the 70's the 1849 $20 piece was what I remembered
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
I have never been, but my family knows I will drag them along when we do get over that way!
Don't they also have the unique pattern for a $50 circulation piece?
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm headed to DC next week, which museum has the coins? I have to hit the Natural History Museum again and was trying to figure out what other one to check out.
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United States
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He said Smithsonian. I enjoyed the Hope Diamond at the Natural History Museum. Beautiful stone amazingly set in a pendant that has some pretty impressive stones itself! Best thing about DC museums is the free admission, gratis per the American taxpayers.
Edited by Crouse27
05/07/2016 07:06 am
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Moderator
 United States
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He said Smithsonian. There are many museums in the Smithsonian portfolio. The National Numismatic Collection is housed in the Museum of American History. Well worth seeing.  David |
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Valued Member
United States
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There are 19 museums in DC associated with the Smithsonian. To see coins, you want to visit the National Museum of American History. http://americanhistory.si.edu/numismatics/ "Where Money and History Meet" I agree... it's magnificent! |
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United States
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Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Back in 1960 - my Dad worked for the Gov't as a Federal Investigator for the Civil Service Commission - and was stationed in DC for a year - On a weekly basis he would take the train home to Boston for a couple of days and return. He memntioed he was in the Smithsonian and would I like to see the coin collection ? { Talk about my Dad not having a clue !! } The next weekend - which happened to be school vacation - my Mom, Grandmom and myself found our way to DC. I spent a whole week inside the coin exhibit - my family had to drag me out everyday so we could see other highlights of DC. It was a week I'll never forget. That was back in the day when the entire collection was on display...not just a few choice selected coins. I had my Red Book in hand - so I could follow along - and understand what I was looking at. I also was most impressed with the three 1804 Dollars - Types 1, 2, and 3. Thanks for sharing your experience, it brought back a flood of great memories for me. |
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United States
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I haven't been in 20 years. Last time I went, the 1913 Lib nickel and 1804 dollars were not on display. Looks like its worth trip again.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sounds like some amazing coins! Maybe I'll get to go some day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I saw it last year! I was talking to Bob Campbell, and he was telling me about all of the fun he had playing around with the coins in the Smithsonian behind the scenes. |
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