"Follow The Leader" coin thread BY THEME (for ALL types of coins, tokens, and medals)

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  1. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    New Theme...Ships, real or imagined....

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  3. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Lusitania—British propaganda version of the German medal.

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  4. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Two versions, same design.

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  5. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    More Ships...

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    One more time...
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  6. MontCollector

    MontCollector Well-Known Member

    Can't have a theme called "Ships" without these ships making an appearance.

    The Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria all on one coin. 1960Italy.jpg
     
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  7. PaddyB

    PaddyB Eccentric enthusiast

    In case anyone is interested, here is the original box that went with the British version of the medal, along with the propaganda leaflet that went with it. I believe they sold at One shilling a time to raise money for the war effort.
    Lusitania Box.JPG Lusitania paper.jpg Interestingly dives on the wreck of the Lusitania in the last 20 years have confirmed that there were munitions on board. Lies, damn lies and propaganda!
     
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  8. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Very cool, I'm guessing the box, and leaflet weren't usually kept along with the medal.
     
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  9. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    I have much prettier ship coins, just I love these Portuguese coins, have a bunch of them. 1934 POR 5 e obv.JPG 1934 POR 5 e rev.JPG
     
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Those are cool. A little bit Millennial-generation-gimmicky, sure, but cool and attractive nonetheless. I like 'em! Are they silver rounds?

    Here's a ship-themed love token on a dime. Sail onwards with ships.

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  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I agree. The Portuguese made some lovely coins, ship-themed or otherwise, which are appealing in any grade.
     
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  12. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    Here are some nice ships, all from South Africa... 1936 SA 1-2 p obv.JPG 1936 SA 1-2 p rev.JPG 1937 SA 1 p obv.JPG 1937 SA 1 p rev.JPG 1952 SA 5 shilling obv.JPG 1952 SA 5 shilling rev.JPG
     
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  13. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Yep, 20 grams of .925 silver each. 1000 mintage.
    Maybe a little gimmicky, but they are fantasy pieces. They are very unique, and the high relief adds much depth, making them quite stunning in hand. At least to me. I am attracted to unusual coinage though.
     
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  14. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Sometimes gimmicky stuff can be fun. I suppose that's the whole point. Those "ghost ship" medals are ten times more attractive and classier than those ridiculous but popular "Zombucks" things, which I'm sure you've seen.

    PS- I'd be totally on board with the Dan Carr cob. Those are cool.
     
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  15. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

    Big ship. Tiny coin.

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  16. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

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  17. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Keep the ships theme steamin' along.

    United States: bronze Civil War token, "Our Little Monitor" type, 1863
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  18. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Keep it going, another civil war token, Monitor
    1863F-240/336 A
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  19. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

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  20. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Keep on sailing.

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  21. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

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