Time for another poll! Help me pick the next "Eclectic Box" newp- again! (Lithuania this time)

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by lordmarcovan, Nov 30, 2017.

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Which do you like better?

  1. Coin A

    20 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Coin B

    8 vote(s)
    20.0%

  3. Whichever one is the MS63 @ approximately $100 less

    6 vote(s)
    15.0%

  4. Whichever one is the MS64 @ approximately $100 more

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Pass - don't know, but I sorta like both

    2 vote(s)
    5.0%

  6. Pass - don't know, but don't really care for either one

    3 vote(s)
    7.5%

  7. Nonsense option 1 (I love bacon! Yummy BACON!)

    11 vote(s)
    27.5%

  8. Nonsense option 2 (bacon is good but I prefer sausage)

    2 vote(s)
    5.0%

  9. Nonsense option 3 (I'm a vegan and too malnourished for brain function)

    1 vote(s)
    2.5%
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  1. HoledandCreative

    HoledandCreative Well-Known Member

    That 58 looks like it could easily show up in a 63 or 64 holder.
     
    HoledandCreative, Dec 1, 2017
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    For 98 bucks, I thought it was a bargain at the time, but I later sold it, repurchased it, and sold it a second time.

    (Yes, my collecting patterns can be slightly schizophrenic at times, but there is usually some method to my madness.)

    After international shipping and fees, I just paid $168.49 USD (€136.50 EUR) for the PCGS MS63 above, which doesn't seem too bad to me, either, for an already-slabbed Mint State coin that's 467 years old. I'm looking forward to that.

    Will it be my last "Eclectic Box" newp for 2017?

    Dunno. Maybe not. :)
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 1, 2017
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  4. HoledandCreative

    HoledandCreative Well-Known Member

    Probably not. Your box of 20 is very cool. Just keeps getting cooler.
     
    HoledandCreative, Dec 1, 2017
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Thank you. Coming from someone who totally outdid me in my old Holey Coin schtick/specialty, I appreciate that. I bow before your holeyness.

    BTW- it ain't a Box of 20 anymore. Up to 26 now. Inflation, y'know! Haha ;)
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 1, 2017
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  6. HoledandCreative

    HoledandCreative Well-Known Member

    I got an earlier start on the the holed coins. You have a good start on 2 boxes of 40. Your eye for interesting and quality will serve any quantity.
     
    HoledandCreative, Dec 1, 2017
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  7. asheland

    asheland The Silver Lion

    Coin A was the right choice. :)
     
    asheland, Dec 1, 2017
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  8. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    I liked Coin A because the chicken on the obverse reminded me a lot of my ex-wife.

    I think I would be doing us all a favor to buy LordMarcovan a 50 slot slab box for Christmas this year.

    :)
     
    Theodosius, Dec 1, 2017
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    LOL! Maybe I'll go back to the plastic PCGS/NGC boxes and do two 20s. Not sure I'm ready to grow to 50 pieces yet!
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 2, 2017
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  10. Hommer

    Hommer Curator of Semi Precious Coinage

    I'm late to the party as usual, but I like A better for the strike and B better for the luster. On the B reverse, it looks like someone stepped on that chickens tail. It's crooked.
     
    Hommer, Dec 2, 2017
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  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Those were exactly my thoughts on the matter.

    But Coin B was not worth $100-ish more to me just for the extra grade point and the little bit of addtional luster.

    I suspect the extra luster might've had something to do with Coin B receiving the MS64 from PCGS.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 2, 2017
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  12. Mad Stax

    Mad Stax Well-Known Member

    Bacon>sausage. Though, I do enjoy both!
     
    Mad Stax, Dec 2, 2017
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  13. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Everyone has mentioned the striking differences, but I'm kinda surprised nobody mentioned the biggest difference between A and B:

    Coin B has been dipped white and stripped of its patina. Coin A appears to have some skin on it, and is thus more attractive.
     
    physics-fan3.14, Dec 3, 2017
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  14. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I'm not so sure about that, but I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, either. I did wonder about that.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 3, 2017
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  15. old49er

    old49er Well-Known Member

    Now you had to post another nice/interesting coin didn't you? :) I had to get one after your post! I have this raw one coming from Latvia. foriegn medieval.jpg foriegn medieval rev.jpg
     
    old49er, Dec 5, 2017
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  16. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Excellent!

    These are great coins, and offer lots of affordable "bang for the buck".

    Congrats! You got a very handsome example, there. Looks very well-struck.

    Mine is coming from Poland, and I just received notice that FedEx should be delivering it in a few hours (Wednesday morning). If I remember correctly, I only paid $8.00 shipping, so getting fast FedEx shipping from Poland for that price seems impressive to me. I've had this happen a few times with other shipments from Europe. I remember one coin I bought from a dealer in Scandinavia arrived in something like 36 hours, to my happy astonishment.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 6, 2017
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  17. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Thanks for the image help as always, @Deacon Ray.

    The coin is in hand now, and has subtle but appealing luster not seen in these images. I might try to get alternate images later.

    Poland-Lithuania-half-groschen-1550.jpg
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 20, 2017
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