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Worldwide Coins & Bank Notes => U.S. Coins => Topic started by: CoinCrusader42 on April 30, 2009, 04:58:39 PM
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I've been to a total of two coin shows.
One was the ANA Convention in Denver, and the other was one I just stumbled across in Pueblo (CO).
Just found out there will be a big show in Grand Junction (CO) tomorrow at The Mariott. I will be in GJ to cover high school baseball, so will put in an appearance. Doubtful that I'll buy anything, but if I see coins the grandkids might like, I'll probably make a purchase.
At least I'll have the opportunity to look at coins, and wish I was wealthy.
:) :) :) :)
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I've been to a total of two coin shows.
One was the ANA Convention in Denver, and the other was one I just stumbled across in Pueblo (CO).
Just found out there will be a big show in Grand Junction (CO) tomorrow at The Mariott. I will be in GJ to cover high school baseball, so will put in an appearance. Doubtful that I'll buy anything, but if I see coins the grandkids might like, I'll probably make a purchase.
At least I'll have the opportunity to look at coins, and wish I was wealthy.
:) :) :) :)
You never win any of those Internet Lotteries? I might go to a show tomorrow but haven't really made up my mind yet on it. I went to one of our local shows about five years ago and I swear I saw stuff there that was there from the previous year. I can only go to these when I'm on vacation and Sunday will be my last day. I'm not sure whether it will be worth it.
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Have fun! I've already been saving up for a big show in July.
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I'm saving up for our BIG show here in Michigan, on Thanksgiving weekend. 200+ dealer tables! :)
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Good show.
Nice dealers.
About 40 tables.
Bought ASE's for the grandkids.
My first ever Nazi coin, dated with my birth year -- 1942.
Large German bank notes 1910, 1910, 1935. For $1.50 each.
French note issued during their Revolution -- $1.50.
And, was given several DC Quarters in change.
I found out that the coin show will come along every spring. Used to be spring and fall, and now just springtime.
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The large German banknotes are cool, are they not? ;D
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They are very neat, and I can't believe how cheap.
I don't have a bank note collection, but I'll keep those I got at the show on a shelf to show friends who drop by.
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The large German banknotes are cool, are they not? ;D
Yes they are!
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Take notice of the prices for the 2 Mark and the 5 Mark (1936 to 1939 - both coins) German Third Reich coins. They have a swastika in a wreath on the reverse. Last late summer and fall I was purchasing these from eBay for close to $6 ea., which INCLUDED postage. Now look at the prices......around $9 ea + postage.....just a tip.
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Sir Goose, last month at a club show, I was going thru a pile of 2 Reichsmark coins at a dealers table. They were $6 each. I picked out the best looking coin I could find, brought it home, only to find out that it was a DOUBLED DIE on the reverse (swastika side). Awesome! Out of all those coins I looked thru, I picked out a winner, but did not see it until I got home! Sorry, I tried to scan the coin to show the doubling, but it didn't come out good! :)
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I forgot to mention that my coin is a 10 pfennig.
Can't grade coins, but I would guess it's about fine.
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Nighthawk, I was not aware of a DDR. What yr and mint mark is your coin? Also, I noticed that these swastika coins can't be sold by eBay in Italy, France, or Austria. I believe this coin might be a winner for increased prices.
Also, I've taken a huge liking for the 1935, 1936, 1938, and 1945 (only yrs minted) New Guinea 1 shilling coin...with a hole. They are a beautiful coin, .925 silver, and comparitively low mintaged.
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Goose, this is the only New Guinea coin in my collection...
(http://www.coincommunity.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10048/1936_New_Guinea_1_Shilling.JPG)
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Nighthawk, I was not aware of a DDR. What yr and mint mark is your coin? Also, I noticed that these swastika coins can't be sold by eBay in Italy, France, or Austria. I believe this coin might be a winner for increased prices.
Also, I've taken a huge liking for the 1935, 1936, 1938, and 1945 (only yrs minted) New Guinea 1 shilling coin...with a hole. They are a beautiful coin, .925 silver, and comparitively low mintaged.
Goose, my coin is dated 1939D. I know this dealer very well, and if you are interested I can pick some 2 or 5 R'marks for you at the next show. The 2's are I think $6 ea. I'm not sure about the 5's, but I know that last month this guy had a huge pile of both denominations. I can check on it for you if you like! Just let me know. ;D
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Goose, this is the only New Guinea coin in my collection...
(http://www.coincommunity.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10048/1936_New_Guinea_1_Shilling.JPG)
Steve, now that's one coin I DO NOT have in my collection. Can someone out there hook me up with one? We can trade?
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I'm saving up for our BIG show here in Michigan, on Thanksgiving weekend. 200+ dealer tables! :)
I went to the last one right after Thanksgiving. All I came home with was this:
(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/banknotes/usa/carrollton101929fv.jpg)
Which I lamented that I didn't buy when it was auctioned by Heritage back in 2007, it is the nicest small sized note on this charter from this town. It is from my grandfather's hometown, I have another large sized note on this town also.
Then there was this Parrott shell from a battle in 1863:
(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/civilwar/parrott1.jpg)
One of those things you don't set out to buy at a coin show, but this is totally kewl. It weighs a bit over 20lbs.
So I set out to MSNS that fall with low expectations, but was very very pleasantly surprised especially with the National from MO.
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Very nice!
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Nice note......... I think you posted a pic of the shell B4. 8)
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Nighthawk,
The only Papua New Guinea pre-decimal coins I have are:
Halfpenny
1936 - 1
Shilling
1935 - 1
1936 - 4
1938 - 1
1945 - 2
I will have a look through my coin archive to see where I have 'hidden' them. All my coins are off-site and are generally stored haphazardly in a numbered box with on average 700 other coins. Depending on time, I'll have a look for one of my 1936 shillings, but I'll not guarantee anything soon.
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Thanks Yass.... no hurry friend! :)