LordM Giveaway #137 (2026 FUN show Mystery Prize)

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    LordM Giveaway #137 (2026 FUN show Mystery Prize)
    Contest status: OPEN
    Drawing: pending; on or after 1 February 2026
    Winner: pending
    Shipping status: pending
    Winner's receipt: pending

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    Hello, folks, and welcome to my 2026 FUN show Mystery Prize giveaway!

    You see, along with my intrepid travel companion @Randy Abercrombie, I will be attending the 71st annual (2026) Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show in Orlando, just like we did last year. And as before, I intend to make a spectacle of it, and do a live report of my walkthrough on the bourse floor, with lots of pictures!

    While I am at the show, I will purchase a prize coin for this giveaway. As of this initial writing, not even I know what that prize will be! So it will be fun to see what I can find.

    To enter this contest:

    Simply post a suggestion as to what you'd most like to see in a coin prize costing $50 USD or less. The final prize selection will be up to me, of course, but I will read all your suggestions and keep them in mind as I walk the floor at the show. After the show is over, I will reveal the prize I bought, but we will keep the contest open for entries until on or after February 1, 2026, at which time we'll have the random drawing to see who won the prize.

    Naturally I will be wearing my world-famous Holey Coin Hat to the show. Here is a picture of me at the 2025 show:

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    This contest is brought to you by my Dachshund, Grace, and Randy's new pup.

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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    lordmarcovan, Jan 3, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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  4. Peter Economakis

    Peter Economakis Well-Known Member

    I would think a nice Barbar coin of either denomination would be nice since thet wear out so easy..

    Hi Grace!!:cool:
     
    Peter Economakis, Jan 3, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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  5. Chris B

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    For that budget you should be able to pick up a 20th century world silver coin at around spot price. You may even be able to find a graded one.
     
    Chris B, Jan 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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  6. Vytis

    Vytis Member

    I'd say the holey coin hat demands the prize be equally as holey. I'm thinking a Greek or Roman holed coin would be a good fit.
     
    Vytis, Jan 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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  7. beaver96

    beaver96 Supporter! Supporter

    I would like an interesting token for something different.
     
    beaver96, Jan 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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  8. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    There will be two mystery prizes given to the lucky winner....... Provided that I get the steak dinner I been craving for a year.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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  9. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Some civil war tokens can be had for that price, even slabbed, and that would be a nice prize.
     
    BuffaloHunter, Jan 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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  10. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    I'm liking your giveaway, Rob. Thank you.

    I'd like to be counted in on your generosity too.

    I'm thinking you could find a Classic Head ½ cent to your search. Might even find a very nice one in VF to EF condition within your parameters.

    I'm sure you guys will have a phenomenal time. Enjoy! Looking forward to your annual running commentary from the bourse.
     
    masterswimmer, Jan 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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  11. Rushmore

    Rushmore Coin Addict

    I think a Civil War Token would meet the budget
     
    Rushmore, Jan 3, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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  12. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    How bout a nice Seated Quarter.
     
    tibor, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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  13. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Nice choice. Take a seat. Someone will be with you in a minute. :smuggrin:
     
    SensibleSal66, Jan 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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  14. Peter Economakis

    Peter Economakis Well-Known Member

    What do you mean by tokens?
    High end civil war oldie and such, or token you might find in a coin star machine.
    I have some kinda oldies like a MassTransit and Road Island oldie.
    A copper pressed into a zinc Mexicana $1 piece and a few 1 cent Euros and a 5 cent one. Theres also some video game tokens and car wash ones I think and a couple others that I have no clue..
    I think the MA and RI transit ones are the coolest and the Mexicana $1 piece.

    If anyone collects them they are yours for free..
    Mods if this post is frowned on I will delete it imidiatly..
     
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  15. Tall Paul

    Tall Paul Supporter! Supporter

    I think a CWT should be doable within that price range. Hello pups, Rosie says hi.
     
    Tall Paul, Jan 6, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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  16. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    I think a decent Indian head cent or Barber dime would be pretty neat as a prize and fall into the $50 or less category. Or even a 2 or 3 cent piece, but those 3 cent silvers can get pricey. Mystery prizes are always fun!
     
    No_Ragrets, Jan 6, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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  17. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    @SensibleSal66
    I've taken a seat and I'm still waiting. It's like being
    at the doctors office or waiting on the wife to pick out
    the dress she's going to wear.:yawn::yawn:
     
    tibor, Jan 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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  18. Sting 60

    Sting 60 Well-Known Member

    As my avatar says, maybe a nicely worn 3 cent silver, or trime as some call it. A holed one would also work. I have only one and it needs a friend. Mike.
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    Sting 60, Jan 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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  19. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I think a Civil War Token would be nice. Maybe one of those Fruit Dealers advertising tokens.


    Explore to your heart's content... :)
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    Mr. Numismatist, Jan 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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  20. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    LOL. Mine takes forever just picking out hair shampoo. :rolleyes: tell me about it. :nailbiting:
     
    SensibleSal66, Jan 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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  21. Peter Economakis

    Peter Economakis Well-Known Member


    Yikes!!!
    I will be up for months going through just one State!
     
    Peter Economakis, Jan 7, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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