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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Mine is also my avatar - which is a Riddell # 237 the 1834 Zs OM Mexican 8R counterfeit (also dated 1842 ZsOM because of a remating of the die). It was my first counterfeit 8 Reale variety.
But as to the most beautiful coin ever made - I second SAP's choice of the 1918 Eretria Tallero. It is a beautiful coin and is even worth buying as a counterfeit.
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United States
717 Posts |
I know I picked already, but I'll add a "ditto" on wheezydog's 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln. A beauty! BTW, like wheezy, I don't own the coins I posted either.  But I can dream.  |
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United States
268 Posts |
Well my current favorite at the moment is the Mexicain 20 Centavos from 1943 to 1974, I just completed a set of them.   |
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Australia
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My favourite series of coins are the Portugues 50 Centavos KM#577, 1927 to 1968. I only need six more to complete the set.  Steve  |
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Valued Member
United States
425 Posts |
I would have to say the 1733/34 8 Reale Klippe. I just love the idea of a transformation from the old hammered cobs to the pressed Pillar Dollars. And that they clipped the edges to get them down to proper weight, some clipping into a square, some round, etc...
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Australia
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An ammendment to my previous post. The six coins I needed to complete my set, just arrived in the mail. I big thank you to Jose in Portugal. You're the best. Steve |
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United States
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My favorite would be Ottoman gold 100 Kurush or 1 Lira coins....I like them because they're a nice size and unlike many countries, you don't have to buy a big gold coin to get a nice design
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2605 Posts |
Osmanlireich, do you have a pic to share so we could appreciate the design as well? I for sure would like to see one!
And welcome to our sandbox!
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Canada
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My favorite coin has changed since I last answered. My favorite is the now the Morgan dollar. Edited by Canadian-Banknotes
01/22/2011 5:16 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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I would have to say my avatar, a 1786 Vermont Landscape Copper RR-7 PCGS F12 I love Colonials and IHC's. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Australia
1040 Posts |
My favourite world coin tends to change often, but I usually keep coming back to this one in between the changes, so I guess it wins.  |
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United States
2605 Posts |
Boy, it's a beautiful coin, Sean!
It puts together intricate oriental design and a Brit monarch, my two favorite (numismatic) things. I have both Edward's dollars, but no George yet!
And I agree with you on changes of heart for coins ...
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Australia
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Slav, we have much in common then. King George V coins are by far and away my favourite, I am slowly putting together a world type set. I am also working on a complete date set of all denominations of Indian George V coins.
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United States
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This coin got me interested in the 1949 Mexico 1898 peso restrikes made for the Republic of China:  https://www.brianrxm.comThe Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin Coins in Movies Coins on Television
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Czech Republic
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My favorite series is 8 Reales. Especially the crude coinage of provisional mints during Mexican War of Independence. Here are some of my slabbed pieces: http://coins.www.collectors-society...w.aspx?s=800... and an example of why I like this series. Some coins make me really scratch my head when it comes time explaining manufacturing conditions or authenticity.  |
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