Twelve Days of COINmas, 2025

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  1. Eric the Red

    Eric the Red Exploring the World of Coins Supporter

    Eric the Red, Dec 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I only made it to First Class and was just a badge away from the next rank (what was that, Star?) but I turned 18 and thus “aged out” of the program. (I was fairly late going in.) Some of my younger friends made Eagle.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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  4. Sting 60

    Sting 60 Well-Known Member

    Here is a picture of my neighbor young man. I've known him since 1yr old. This quite a feat, Eagle Scout.
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    Sting 60, Dec 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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  5. NLL

    NLL Well-Known Member

    IMG_6088.jpeg IMG_6089.jpeg Count me in for round 9 please. This is a Vespasian denarius from my ancient coin collection.
     
    NLL, Dec 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Let's wrap up Round 9 in a moment, which will end my round and put @BuffaloHunter's three rounds on deck. He put up some nice stuff for Rounds 10 and 11, but [spoiler alert] Round 12 is something of the "grand finale" for this contest.

    You won't want to miss that one. ;)
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 31, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    It is time for the Round 9 drawing.

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    Our lucky number was... 298.

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    And Post #298 was by... @Mr. Numismatist!

    COINgratulations, @Mr. Numismatist! You have won my Round 9 goodies; the ancient Seleucid coin and the Mercury dime. I shall of course require your shipping address, and will message you shortly. After I ship the prizes, do please post to this thread later, after you receive them, so we'll all know you got 'em.

    Round summary in Post #1.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 31, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Let Round 10 commence! :)

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    @BuffaloHunter gave to thee...

    • A 1947-D Jefferson nickel, NGC certified MS66, with light toning

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    To enter this round, all you need to do is:

    1. Say that you want this lot, and
    2. post something else coin-related or cheerful.

    Then, sometime in the next 2-4 days (depending on my schedule), we'll do the drawing and move on to the next round.

    You may of course say you want it for someone else, if you name that person.

    Round summary in Post #1.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 31, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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  9. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I want this lot

    I'm still amazed to have metal detected this Half Reale over a year ago October 2024

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    paddyman98, Dec 31, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    They're great fun to dig, no matter the condition. In my detecting days, I found three half-reales, one 1-real (made into a love token), and a 2-reales piece.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 31, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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  11. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I want this lot to add to my Nickel collection. :happy:
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    SensibleSal66, Dec 31, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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  12. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Wow, thanks again @lordmarcovan!
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Dec 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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  13. Tall Paul

    Tall Paul Supporter! Supporter

    Great coin for a new collector. Hence, my proxy is for @masterswimmer's grandson.
     
    Tall Paul, Dec 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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  14. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I’ll throw in an entry for @dano’s Boy Scout here. He may of course post his own as well.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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  15. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    I will also use my entry for @masterswimmer - whichever of his grands he feels is most deserving.
     
    ksmooter61, Dec 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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  16. APX78

    APX78 Well-Known Member

    Enter me please for round 10.

    Such a nice Jefferson nickel!

    Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!!!

    And thank you @BuffaloHunter!!!
     
    APX78, Dec 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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  17. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Extra entry post for @paddyman98 as we rarely see him in this corner of the forum. Good luck, Edwin!
     
    BuffaloHunter, Dec 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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  18. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Thank you Paul and Kevin. Very thoughtful of you both.

    I'll use this as my Entry Post for my youngest grandson. Get him going on slabbed nickels.

    Happy New Year to all!!!!!
     
    masterswimmer, Dec 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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  19. dano

    dano Junior Member


    Thank you! Yes i'll throw my hat in the ring for this high grade Jefferson. I think he'd really like it, and be a great example of a "slabbed" coin for his collection.
     
    dano, Dec 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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  20. beaver96

    beaver96 Supporter! Supporter

    Thank you @BuffaloHunter for the great prize, I would like my chance to go to @dano's Boy Scout. As a former scout and longtime leader I appreciate all of the sacrifices that these young men make in their quest.
     
    beaver96, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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