Coin Show

[CoinCrusader42]

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.

 

[longnine009]

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.

[AdamL]

Have fun! I've already been saving up for a big show in July.

[Nighthawk]

I'm saving up for our BIG show here in Michigan, on Thanksgiving weekend. 200+ dealer tables! 

[CoinCrusader42]

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.

 

[Nighthawk]

The large German banknotes are cool, are they not? 

[CoinCrusader42]

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.

 

[AdamL]

The large German banknotes are cool, are they not? 

Yes they are!

[Goose]

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.

[Nighthawk]

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! 

[CoinCrusader42]

I forgot to mention that my coin is a 10 pfennig.

Can't grade coins, but I would guess it's about fine.

 

[Goose]

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.

[Triggersmob]

Goose, this is the only New Guinea coin in my collection...

[Nighthawk]

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. 

[Nighthawk]

Goose, this is the only New Guinea coin in my collection...

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?

[scottishmoney]

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:



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:



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.

[AdamL]

Very nice!

[Nighthawk]

Nice note......... I think you posted a pic of the shell B4. 

[Yass]

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.

[Nighthawk]

Thanks Yass.... no hurry friend!