Favorite Coin in Your Collection, and Why?

I want to get one of these, but guessing not going to find one in pocket change these days!

 

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What song did you sing?

 

You could find anything back then. It was a good time to be collecting coins.

 

DMPL means Deep Mirror Proof like.
Below is the definition from coin facts.
https://www.pcgs.com/lingo/d

 

I agree but probably it was an ear away from FH. I didn't care with this one. If it was designated FH then it would have cost a lot more. It was to well struck and lustrous to pass up.

 

I'm surprised they didn't mention fresh dies in the description. I just read another description that indicates DMPL as the first run of around 20 coins from brand new dies, then PL for the next bunch, then regular strikes.

From PCGS:

deep mirror prooflike
Any coin that has deeply reflective mirror-like fields, the term especially applicable for Morgan dollars. Those Morgan dollars that meet PCGS standards are designated deep mirror prooflike (DMPL).

 

Can you link to that reference?

 

It just speaks to me.

 

When I was a kid I used to dream of owning a 1909-S VDB. I now have five, all in no less than AU condition. They, among my Morgan collection, are my very favorite coins. Thanks for asking, great post.

 

Not sure of the source, not familiar with them, but looks like a well written article and makes sense "how" versus "what."

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/dmpl-morgan-dollars-768449

 

This one. Because I have wanted one since I first saw a beautiful example at a coin show years ago. Also, it is now my oldest coin, and it's in great condition for its age.

Attica. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.88 gm). Circa 454-404 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring with central boss. Rev. ΑΘΕ (before) - Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Dewing 1591-8 | HGC 4, 1597. Very Fine÷Extremely Fine, old cabinet tone. Silver, 16.88 gm, 26 mm

 

That's an amazing coin! Since I started perusing the Ancients Forum this has quickly become a favorite and must have coin.

 

Probably this one-

A Proof 1916 Buff that I cherrypicked as a business strike for $100

 

That's Perty! Nice looking "Woodie" !

 

It would be the King of my collection...Belgium, 1832, 10 centimes, I like it for the majestic lion and because it is a grade rarity. Also my most expensive coin $750.00

 

My current favorite, also used as my avatar. I received it as a gift this past Christmas from my son-in-law who got hooked on coin collecting and silver stacking. I introduced him to my favorite coin dealer who helped him pick it out .

 

I really like the owl too, just something about it. Must be the eyes!

 

Wow! Great condition that one!

 

Best Christmas gift I've seen in a long while!