LordM 2026 FUN show report (live updates from the floor)

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    For my hat, you mean? upload_2026-1-10_13-13-39.png

    Yes, please!
     
    lordmarcovan, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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  3. Joshua Lemons

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    Fun thread! I think my absolute favorite thing about shows is getting to see so many different things!
     
    Joshua Lemons, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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  4. Randy Abercrombie

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    Finally got my chain cent….. And if you believe that, I have a bridge….. Just a follow up to the Gallery Mint. This was one of their creations. And since I’ll never have the real thing……

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    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Given my dicey gastrointestinal hangover from last night’s dining, I skipped breakfast this morning. Getting hungry now.

    Not hungry enough, however, to buy anything at the nosebleed-exorbitant concession stand prices. Not yet, anyway.

    Maybe I’ll fast until dinner. Maybe.
     
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  6. Randy Abercrombie

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    Hold out. Today is steak day. I don’t care if they have water or not….. I’ll do a Chevy Chase level break in and make it myself if I have to!!
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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  7. Randy Abercrombie

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    Had to give a shout out to my buddy and regular local dealer. Locally known as Gilbert Coins. Known nationwide and on the web as PQ Dollars. The fairest and most down to earth folks in the business. A husband and wife team. Steve and his bride Lisa. Lisa is as knowledgeable on paper money as anyone in the nation. Steve ain’t no slouch either on coins. These are truly good folks and deserve your business if you bump into them at a show…… They don’t know it yet but if I ever get to retire, I am going to work for them.

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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Gorny & Mosch from Germany had some wow stuff (I’ve been wanting a 16th century thaler), but all the stuff that caught my eye was way beyond my price range.

    One of those Roman aureii was prooflike, though my pics didn’t capture its flashiness.

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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  9. lordmarcovan

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    Boom! Mission accomplished, at my next stop. 1564 Saxony thaler. No apparent issues, and I didn’t see any traces of old mount removal. Sold. 500 bucks. That one will go off with my NGC submission. I hope it straight-grades. It looks problem-free to me.

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  10. Randy Abercrombie

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    They got water! Today is steak day!!!!
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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  11. lordmarcovan

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    I failed miserably at photographing this exquisitely toned Barber half and pattern dime.

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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    Tall Paul, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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  13. lordmarcovan

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    I wish! :)
     
    lordmarcovan, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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  14. lordmarcovan

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    Fun little ANACS soapbar I picked up for my giveaways. Forty bucks. It’s a lusterbomb.

    PS- the dealer had ten of ‘em, all 1999. I wouldn’t be surprised if they had consecutive serial numbers. He tried to sell me the lot. I only wanted one. In retrospect, if I find him again Sunday morning, I might buy one more.

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  15. Randy Abercrombie

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    My bucket list coin…. If anyone feels like they want to gift me anything…. This is at table 300…..;)

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    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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  16. Aunduril

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    Great thanks for sharing. A lot of really stellar coins there!
     
    Aunduril, Jan 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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  17. lordmarcovan

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    End of Day 2 (for us).

    Randy and I are both completely tuckered out, or as the British say, knackered.

    Back to the hotel for a rest, before the long-awaited steak dinner…
     
    lordmarcovan, Jan 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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  18. Chris B

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    Something from the middle row of the 3rd picture would be perfect for the give-a-way.
     
    Chris B, Jan 10, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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  19. lordmarcovan

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    Nope. An early dinner first, then back to the hotel.

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    I’ll be having the soup (Zuppa di Stracciatella) …

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    … followed by the Filet Marsala.

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    Randy will have the Shrimp Cocktail…

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    … followed by (of course) … his long-awaited (drumroll) … 1-1/2 pound Delmonico steak, just as he had last year!

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  20. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

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    Mine:

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    His:

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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  21. BuffaloHunter

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    That’s a beautiful coin, Rob, nice score!

    I would put money on this piece getting the straight grade. The surfaces look identical to the Wildman I purchased from Randy, in my opinion.
     
    BuffaloHunter, Jan 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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