LordM Giveaway #134 (your first gold coin?)

Discussion in 'Contests' started by lordmarcovan, Nov 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM.

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Do you (or have you) owned a gold coin before?

  1. 1. I have never owned a gold coin

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%

  2. 2. I have owned gold in the past, but do not now

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. 3. I currently own gold coin(s)

    13 vote(s)
    92.9%
  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    LordM Giveaway #134 (your first gold coin?)
    Contest status: OPEN
    Drawing: pending; on or after 1 January 2026
    Winner: pending
    Shipping status: pending
    Winner's receipt: pending

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    Greetings, everyone, and welcome to my latest giveaway.

    Just as I did in my past Giveaways #57 and #100, there will be a tiny bit of gold on the table. But before you get too excited, note that I do mean tiny! And this giveaway is limited to only contestants who have never owned a gold coin before. (If you have, you may still enter, but you must designate one of the non-gold-holding contestants as your proxy.)

    To enter: tell us what your first gold coin was. Never had one? Then this could become your first!

    If you voted Option #1 in the poll (meaning that you've never owned a gold coin), you are eligible to enter this contest. Simply say that you want this to be your first gold coin.

    If you voted Options #2 or #3 in the poll (meaning you have owned a gold coin before), you are not eligible to enter on your own behalf, but you may post an entry for one of the folks who's never had one. Just name them.

    We'll have the drawing on or after New Year's Day, 2026.

    Here's the prize. There is only a teeny-tiny speck of gold here, but it's a fun conversation piece, and historical.

    India (Vijayanagara Empire): ca. 1336-1646 gold bele (1/10 fanam) "World's Smallest Gold Coin", ICG

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    This is a gold bele, or 1/10 fanam. This extremely tiny gold coin of the Vijayanagara Empire, an Indian Hindu dynasty (1336-1646), is no larger than a sesame seed!

    It is certified and encapsulated by ICG and described as "The World's Smallest Gold Coin".

    (Note the amusing typographical error on the slab label: "Goin" instead of "Coin").

    Numismatic regards,

    ~Robertson ("Rob") Shinnick ("LordM")

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    This giveaway is brought to you by Lily and Penny, both of whom crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week. They are missed.

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  3. Shrews1994

    Shrews1994 Collecting is my passion.

    I have never owned a gold coin! I want it to be my first.
     
    Shrews1994, Nov 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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  4. Shrews1994

    Shrews1994 Collecting is my passion.

    Cutesy babies!
     
    Shrews1994, Nov 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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  5. Shrews1994

    Shrews1994 Collecting is my passion.

    I have never owned a gold coin! I want it to be my first!

    Edit- double post- we'll let your first one (Post #2) count as your entry. ~RWS/"LM"
     
    Shrews1994, Nov 25, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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  6. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Hi @Shrews1994 !! Always brings me a smile to see you post.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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  7. Tall Paul

    Tall Paul Supporter! Supporter

    Since she doesn't have a gold coin I nominate @Shrews1994 as my proxy.
     
    Tall Paul, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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  8. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

    I'll give my proxy to Shrews too
     
    Clawcoins, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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  9. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    @Shrews1994, you're on a runaway roll here. You've got my proxy entry also. I'm not even sure a good luck wish is necessary :hilarious:

    Happy Thanksgiving, to all!
     
    masterswimmer, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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  10. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Wow, @Shrews1994 is really going to run away with this thing. Especially with this being another entry for her! Good luck, Rebecca!
     
    BuffaloHunter, Nov 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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  11. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    I'm reserving my proxy bid for now. Who might it be to get my lucky bid to win?
     
    No_Ragrets, Nov 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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  12. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    I can't let this train stop, another entry for @Shrews1994
     
    ksmooter61, Nov 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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  13. benveniste

    benveniste Type Type

    My first gold coin was a 1927 St. Gaudens Double Eagle in MS 62. I still own it.
     
    benveniste, Nov 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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  14. serdogthehound

    serdogthehound Well-Known Member

    First Gold was an 1857-S quarter Eagle clean ex-jewerly that I go for near melt

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    and because Candy is fun SP canadain Gold Sovereign


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    as for the entry please give it to an young collector I don't know who to nominate lol
     
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  15. Jersey magic man

    Jersey magic man Supporter! Supporter

    I have never owned a gold coin. When my mother died at age 94, she willed a $2.50 gold coin to my daughter. The coin passed through my hands to my daughter, so I never owned the darn thing. It sure has gone up in value in the past few years, but my daughter will never give it up!
     
    Jersey magic man, Nov 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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  16. rte

    rte Well-Known Member

    I bought a 1/4 ounce gold panda in a bezel that was promptly commandeered by my better half. :greedy:
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    Does that constitute ownership? :stop: If not she may still be in the running. :p

    My first recollection of a first gold coin was a half ounce eagle when I was invited to be part of a coin collecting club system drawn up by a group of investment people and lawyers.
    By system I'm pretty sure it was a type of MLM pyramid thing. o_O
    Well that's what the .gov said when they Shut it Down :eek: shortly after I got in the coin club.

    Invest X amount of $ and get 3 other like minded individuals to do the same.
    At which point when you qualified and enough time had passed a club member was given a check to reinvest for a half ounce 1986 gold eagle coin and 3 1986 silver eagle coins...
    When enough members were involved and enough time passed another check was supposed to come around to reinvest in a full ounce gold eagle coin and 6 silver eagle coins, and so on.

    It seems someone Allegedly got a check to reinvest out of turn and that caused some other member(s) to complain to someone who called in question the club system and the .gov got involved :rolleyes:
    Now with the .gov involvement, the club spending investors money on lawyers and bureaucratic red tape, caused the club to be disbanded AFTER the member reinvested the check but BEFORE the member was to receive the ONE full ounce gold eagle and 6 silver eagle coins. :(
    That Sucks...the .gov claimed that the club was operating like, LIKE a type of MLM pyramid thing and at some point wouldn't be able to fulfill the clubs obligation to all the members.
    The money invested was more than the coins were worth and deemed it a be UN sustainable.

    In other words didn't like the competition o_O
    Not political... Many years have passed and what do you know...the coins ARE worth more than the money invested :rolleyes:

    On A Side Note:
    Does anyone want to start a coin club :p I'm pretty sure I still have the startup paperwork filed away somewhere. :p
     
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  17. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    @Jersey magic man you have my proxy vote! I've got a "midas touch" about me sometimes, so hopefully that can turn into something good for you. Good luck and godspeed to you!
     
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  18. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I'm in for the Gold... Never won one before. :(
    Current count own is 1 Gold coin...
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    SensibleSal66, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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  19. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    “this giveaway is limited to only contestants who have never owned a gold coin before.”

    You can nominate another who falls into the eligible crowd.
     
    BuffaloHunter, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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  20. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Sally buddy, your enthusiasm is intoxicating. However, you need to slow down, take a deep breath, and read the contest guidelines our gracious contest host, @lordmarcovan, posted below.

    Best of luck to whoever you elect to post your entry for.

    Happy Thanksgiving all. :D
     
    masterswimmer, Nov 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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  21. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    So sorry, was distracted by something else. :sorry:
    I elect @Rick Stachowski for the Gold Coin. Hope we win! :)
     
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